How to Identify Cotingidae

Cotingidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 52 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Cotingidae Species

How to identify Pipreola arcuata (Lafresnaye, 1843)

Pipreola arcuata (Lafresnaye, 1843)

Pipreola arcuata (Lafresnaye, 1843)

Pipreola arcuata, the barred fruiteater, is a large Andean cotingid bird with se…

How to identify Pachyramphus rufus (Boddaert, 1783)

Pachyramphus rufus (Boddaert, 1783)

Pachyramphus rufus (Boddaert, 1783)

Pachyramphus rufus, the cinereous becard, is a small passerine bird found across…

How to identify Carpornis melanocephala (Wied-Neuwied, 1820)

Carpornis melanocephala (Wied-Neuwied, 1820)

Carpornis melanocephala (Wied-Neuwied, 1820)

Carpornis melanocephala, the black-headed berryeater, is a small bird found in s…

How to identify Pachyramphus cinnamomeus Lawrence, 1861

Pachyramphus cinnamomeus Lawrence, 1861

Pachyramphus cinnamomeus Lawrence, 1861

Pachyramphus cinnamomeus, the cinnamon becard, is a small bird with four subspec…

How to identify Phytotoma rara Molina, 1782

Phytotoma rara Molina, 1782

Phytotoma rara Molina, 1782

Phytotoma rara (rufous-tailed plantcutter) is a stocky South American cotinga th…

How to identify Lipaugus unirufus P.L.Sclater, 1860

Lipaugus unirufus P.L.Sclater, 1860

Lipaugus unirufus P.L.Sclater, 1860

Lipaugus unirufus, the rufous piha, is a passerine bird with two subspecies foun…

How to identify Tityra inquisitor (Lichtenstein, 1823)

Tityra inquisitor (Lichtenstein, 1823)

Tityra inquisitor (Lichtenstein, 1823)

Black-capped tityra (Tityra inquisitor) is a sexually dimorphic Neotropical bird…

How to identify Cephalopterus penduliger P.L.Sclater, 1859

Cephalopterus penduliger P.L.Sclater, 1859

Cephalopterus penduliger P.L.Sclater, 1859

Cephalopterus penduliger, the long-wattled umbrellabird, is an endemic Andean bi…

How to identify Carpornis cucullata (Swainson, 1821)

Carpornis cucullata (Swainson, 1821)

Carpornis cucullata (Swainson, 1821)

Carpornis cucullata, the hooded berryeater, is a bird with distinct plumage diff…

How to identify Schiffornis virescens (Lafresnaye, 1838)

Schiffornis virescens (Lafresnaye, 1838)

Schiffornis virescens (Lafresnaye, 1838)

Schiffornis virescens, the greenish schiffornis, is a small bird found in forest…

How to identify Cotinga cayana (Linnaeus, 1766)

Cotinga cayana (Linnaeus, 1766)

Cotinga cayana (Linnaeus, 1766)

Cotinga cayana, the spangled cotinga, is a sexually dimorphic bird found across …

How to identify Carpodectes nitidus Salvin, 1865

Carpodectes nitidus Salvin, 1865

Carpodectes nitidus Salvin, 1865

This is a species summary for the snowy cotinga, covering its physical traits, r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Cotingidae?

Cotingidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Their underparts are yellow with distinct crisp black bars. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Cotingidae?

Cotingidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The four recognized subspecies have the following distinct ranges.

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