




About the White-winged Cotinga
The white-winged cotinga is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
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The white-winged cotinga is about 19 cm (7.5 in) long and weighs 56 to 67 g (2.0 to 2.4 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a mostly glossy purplish black head, body, and tail though it is somewhat lighter on the uppertail coverts. Their wing is mostly white with purplish black coverts, some red on the tertials, and black tips on the primaries. Adult females have an ash-gray head and upperparts. Their wings and tail are mostly a darker gray with white outer edges on some wing feathers.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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