White-cheeked cotinga
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Zaratornis stresemanni

The white-cheeked cotinga (Zaratornis stresemanni ) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is monotypic within the genus Zaratornis. It is endemic to the Andes in west-central Peru. It mainly occurs at altitudes 3,250-4,250 m.a.s.l. in woodlands dominated by Polylepis and Gynoxys. It primarily feeds on mistletoe berries. It is threatened by habitat destruction and consequently considered vulnerable by BirdLife International and IUCN.

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White-cheeked cotinga habitat map

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White-cheeked cotinga habitat map
White-cheeked cotinga
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References

1. White-cheeked cotinga Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-cheeked_cotinga
2. White-cheeked cotinga on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22700773/93795962
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/707844

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