About the Spangled Cotinga
The spangled cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in the canopy of the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Cotinga cayana |
| Species Codes | spacot1, SPCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spangled Cotinga belong to?
The Spangled Cotinga (Cotinga cayana) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spangled Cotinga?
The spangled cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in the canopy of the Amazon rainforest in South America....
Where can I report a Spangled Cotinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Spangled Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spacot1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
511
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