Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana

Spangled Cotinga male
Spangled Cotinga male
The Spangled Cotinga is native to the Amazon Basin. The male is a showy, bright turquoise with deep pink throat and black wingtips and tail.
Spangled Cotinga male
Spangled Cotinga male
Spangled Cotinga male
They live high in the forest canopy. Males display, alone or in a small group, and females visit the display ground to select a mate.
Spangled Cotinga female
Spangled Cotinga female
Spangled Cotinga female
Like most Cotingas, the female, who has the task of incubating and raising young, is plain and camouflaged.