Black-faced cotinga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black-faced cotinga |
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Conioptilon
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mcilhennyi
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The black-faced cotinga (scientific name: Conioptilon mcilhennyi) is a special kind of bird. It belongs to a bird family called Cotingidae. This bird is the only one in its group, or genus, which is named Conioptilon.
It's called "black-faced" because of the dark feathers on its face. This bird lives mostly in the Amazon Basin in eastern Peru. You can also find it in nearby areas of western Brazil and northwestern Bolivia.
Its natural home is in warm, wet lowland forests. These forests are often called subtropical or tropical moist forests.
Where the Black-faced Cotinga Lives
The black-faced cotinga lives in specific parts of South America. You can find them in the Madre de Dios area of Peru. They also live in Balta, which is in South Ucayali.
Other places where they have been seen include the Caimisea river and Cuzco. In western Brazil, they are found near the Tejo and Juruá Rivers. These areas are all part of the large Amazon rainforest.
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