Pompadour Cotinga

Xipholena punicea · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
pomcot1, POCO

About the Pompadour Cotinga

The pompadour cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. This species lives in the Amazonian rainforest and has a range that extends across the Amazon Basin and includes Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas. The pompadour cotinga is primarily a frugivore but has been known to consume insects on occasion. This species of cotinga is distinct in that the males have a burgundy head and body, bright white wings, and yellow eyes. Like other members of the Cotingidae, this species is sexually dimorphic and the females have a pale grey head and body. Although there are not many documented observations of the nesting behavior of these birds, the males are known to perform elaborate mating displays for the females who then raise the young alone.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCotingas (Cotingidae)
SpeciesXipholena punicea
Species Codespomcot1, POCO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Pompadour Cotinga belong to?

The Pompadour Cotinga (Xipholena punicea) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Pompadour Cotinga?

The pompadour cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. This species lives in the Amazonian rainforest and has a range that extends across the Amazon Basin and includes Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas. The pompadour cotinga is primarily a frugivore but has been known ...

Where can I report a Pompadour Cotinga sighting?

You can log sightings of Pompadour Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pomcot1, or on iNaturalist.