About the Purple Cochoa
The purple cochoa is a brightly coloured bird found in the temperate forests of Asia. It is a quiet and elusive bird species that has been considered to be related to the thrushes of family Turdidae or the related Muscicapidae. They are found in dark forested areas and is found in the canopy, where it often sits motionless.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Cochoa purpurea |
| Species Codes | purcoc1, PUCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Cochoa belong to?
The Purple Cochoa (Cochoa purpurea) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple Cochoa?
The purple cochoa is a brightly coloured bird found in the temperate forests of Asia. It is a quiet and elusive bird species that has been considered to be related to the thrushes of family Turdidae or the related Muscicapidae. They are found in dark forested areas and is found in the canopy, where ...
Where can I report a Purple Cochoa sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Cochoa on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purcoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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