Pompadour Cotinga
Pompadour Cotinga
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A spectacularly colored cotinga species found in the Amazon basin and Guianan Shield. The male is almost entirely glossy purple with contrasting white primary feathers.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests throughout the Amazon basin, including Brazil, the Guianas, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Scan the canopy of tall trees, particularly near fruiting sources. The male's deep purple and contrasting white wings are unmistakable. They are typically silent and perch quietly.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings when feeding on fruits.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests throughout the Amazon basin, including Brazil, the Guianas, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Scan the canopy of tall trees, particularly near fruiting sources. The male's deep purple and contrasting white wings are unmistakable. They are typically silent and perch quietly.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings when feeding on fruits.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The male's intense, deep purple plumage, which gives it its royal 'pompadour' name, is a result of structural coloration.
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