About the Purple-breasted Cotinga
The Purple-breasted Cotinga (Cotinga cotinga) is a species of bird in the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code pubcot1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Cotinga cotinga |
| Species Codes | pubcot1, PBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-breasted Cotinga belong to?
The Purple-breasted Cotinga (Cotinga cotinga) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-breasted Cotinga?
The Purple-breasted Cotinga is a member of the Cotingas family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Purple-breasted Cotinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-breasted Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pubcot1, or on iNaturalist.