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White-winged Cotinga
Xipholena atropurpurea
White-winged Cotinga (Xipholena atropurpurea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The White-winged Cotinga (Xipholena atropurpurea) is a member of the Cotingidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 61.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Cotingidae Cotingas
- Genus Xipholena
- Species atropurpurea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 61.3 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Cotingidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-winged Cotinga is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White-winged Cotinga is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-winged Cotinga (Xipholena atropurpurea) is a member of the Cotingidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA e Brazil.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 61.3 g, with a wing length of about 11 cm and a tail of around 6.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1,837 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-winged Cotinga?
The White-winged Cotinga is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 61.3 g.
Where does the White-winged Cotinga live?
The White-winged Cotinga is found across South America with a range covering SA e Brazil, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the White-winged Cotinga belong to?
The White-winged Cotinga (Xipholena atropurpurea) belongs to the Cotingidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-winged Cotinga eat?
The White-winged Cotinga is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the White-winged Cotinga migrate?
The White-winged Cotinga is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-winged Cotinga endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the White-winged Cotinga make?
1 real field recording of the White-winged Cotinga — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-winged Cotinga's range?
The White-winged Cotinga has a mapped global range of about 1,837 km².
Conservation
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