Chestnut-crested Cotinga
- Scientific name
- Ampelion rufaxilla
- Family
- Cotingidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The Chestnut-crested Cotinga is a rare inhabitant of the high-altitude Andean cloud forests, distinguished by its broad, powerful wings and rounded tail. Because of their elusive behavior and specific habitat requirements, sightings of these birds are particularly prized among avian enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
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