Chestnut-crested Cotinga

Ampelion rufaxilla

Least Concern

The Chestnut-crested Cotinga is a Neotropical cotinga of Andean forests and foothills of western South America. It feeds largely on fruit, moves seeds through forest canopies, and many species use loud calls, bright plumage, or display perches during breeding. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact forest and connected habitat remain important locally.

Family

Cotingidae

Group

Cotingas

Range

Chestnut-crested Cotinga Range — Andean forests and foothills of western South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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