Bay-vented cotinga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bay-vented cotinga |
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| A bay-vented cotinga in Oxapampa on March 13, 2020. | |
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Doliornis
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sclateri
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The bay-vented cotinga (Doliornis sclateri) is a special type of bird. It belongs to the Cotingidae family. This bird is only found in Peru, which means it is endemic there.
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About the Bay-vented Cotinga
Where It Lives
This unique bird lives in specific places. Its natural habitat includes moist montane forests in subtropical or tropical areas. It also lives in high-altitude grasslands in tropical or subtropical regions. These are places with lots of trees and plants, often high up in the mountains.
What It Looks Like
Male bay-vented cotingas have a black crown on their head and a black nape (the back of the neck). They have hidden red feathers on their crest. Their upper body is dark brown, and their underside is a lighter brown. Their tail-coverts (feathers covering the base of the tail) are reddish brown. Their throat and the sides of their head and neck are grey. Female bay-vented cotingas look very similar to males. However, they do not have the black crown.
Why It Needs Our Help
Sadly, the bay-vented cotinga is facing a big problem. Its habitat is shrinking. This means the places where it lives are disappearing. This makes it harder for these birds to find food, build nests, and raise their young. Because of this, the bay-vented cotinga is considered a threatened species.
See also
- In Spanish: Cotinga de Sclater para niños
