Banded Cotinga
A species of Blue Cotingas Scientific name : Cotinga maculata Genus : Blue Cotingas
Banded Cotinga, A species of Blue Cotingas
Botanical name: Cotinga maculata
Genus: Blue Cotingas
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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. The primaries are modified to produce a slight whir during display. 
Size
20 cm
Habitat
Banded Cotinga typically resides in the humid and dense foliage of primary Atlantic forest canopies, often extending to the forest edges. These birds are adapted to environments characterized by wet lowland regions. Habitually, banded Cotinga may also occupy nearby secondary woodlands, areas impacted by partial deforestation, and utilize solitary towering trees in clearer sections of their habitat.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
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 likely since been extirpated.
Species Status
The greatest threat for the cotinga 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.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Blue Cotingas Species
Banded Cotinga 
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