About the Blue Cotinga
The blue cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia, north-west Ecuador, eastern to western Panama and western Venezuela in tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. In relation to range and population size this species is not considered to be vulnerable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Cotinga nattererii |
| Species Codes | blucot1, BLCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Cotinga belong to?
The Blue Cotinga (Cotinga nattererii) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue Cotinga?
The blue cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia, north-west Ecuador, eastern to western Panama and western Venezuela in tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. In relation to range and population size this species is not considered t...
Where can I report a Blue Cotinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blucot1, or on iNaturalist.
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