Banded Cotinga
Banded Cotinga
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An exceptionally rare and critically endangered cotinga species endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. The male is breathtaking with brilliant blue, black, and white plumage, including a distinctive black breast band.
Where to spot
Extremely rare and localized in humid Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Bahia and northeastern Minas Gerais, Brazil.
How to spot
Requires intensive effort and local knowledge within its tiny, fragmented range. Look for its brilliant blue, black, and white pattern. Patience and luck are paramount for observation.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but sightings are extremely rare. Dedicated searching during fruiting seasons might increase chances.
Where to spot
Extremely rare and localized in humid Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Bahia and northeastern Minas Gerais, Brazil.
How to spot
Requires intensive effort and local knowledge within its tiny, fragmented range. Look for its brilliant blue, black, and white pattern. Patience and luck are paramount for observation.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but sightings are extremely rare. Dedicated searching during fruiting seasons might increase chances.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Banded Cotinga is one of the world's most threatened birds, facing severe habitat loss, and its rediscovery after long periods of no sightings is always a significant event.
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- 1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
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