Banded cotinga
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cotingidae |
| Genus: | Cotinga |
| Species: | C. maculata
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| Cotinga maculata (Müller, 1776)
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The banded cotinga (Cotinga maculata) is a species of
Its natural
Description
Birds are around 20 cm long, and males are a bright blue with a black spotted back. The throat and belly are bright purple with a blue band across the chest. Females are a dull brown with some white mottling.
Distribution
The majority of the species is concentrated in the state of Bahia, with occasional records from the nearby state of Minas Gerais. It most likely once occurred in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, but has since been extirpated.
Ecology and behavior
It inhabits the canopy of the lowland
Conservation
The greatest threat to the banded cotinga's survival is deforestation. Continued habitat fragmentation has also complicated matters, sending populations into a sharp decline. Some protected areas, such as the RPPN Estação Veracel and Reserva Serra Bonita, are now thought to serve as bastions for this species.[3]
References
- . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ a b c d e "Banded Cotinga *Cotinga maculata*". Birdlife Datazone. Birdlife. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Banded Cotinga". ABCBirds. American Bird Conservancy. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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