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Cotingidae - Cotingas, Bellbirds, Becards, Cocks-of-the-Rock

There are around 96 species of birds in this family. They are found in tropical and subtropical forests or forest edges in Central and South America.

The birds in this family range in size from the 3-inch Kinglet Calyptura to the 20-inch Amazonian umbrella bird. They eat fruits, berries, and insects.

Some species, like the Andean cock-of-the rock, are brightly colored and have crests. Other species, like the long-wattled umbrella bird, have wattles on their chests. The male long-wattled umbrella bird’s wattle extends past his feet.

  • The hooded berryeater is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hooded Berryeater
    (Carpornis cucullata)
    The hooded berryeater is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The long-wattled umbrellabird is found in Colombia and Ecuador. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Long-Wattled Umbrellabird
    (Cephalopterus penduliger)
    The long-wattled umbrellabird is found in Colombia and Ecuador. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The spangled cotinga is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spangled Cotinga
    (Cotinga cayana)
    The spangled cotinga is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The screaming piha is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Screaming Piha
    (Lipaugus vociferans)
    The screaming piha is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The rufous-tailed plantcutter is found in Argentina and Chile. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-Tailed Plantcutter
    (Phytotoma rara)
    The rufous-tailed plantcutter is found in Argentina and Chile. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-tipped plantcutter is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Tipped Plantcutter
    (Phytotoma rutila)
    The white-tipped plantcutter is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The barred fruiteater is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Barred Fruiteater
    (Pipreola arcuata)
    The barred fruiteater is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The band-tailed fruiteater is found in Bolivia and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Band-Tailed Fruiteater
    (Pipreola intermedia)
    The band-tailed fruiteater is found in Bolivia and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bearded bellbird is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bearded Bellbird
    (Procnias averano)
    The bearded bellbird is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bare-throated bellbird is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Bare-Throated Bellbird
    (Procnias nudicollis)
    The bare-throated bellbird is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The three-wattled bellbird is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Three-Wattled Bellbird
    (Procnias tricarunculatus)
    The three-wattled bellbird is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The purple-throated fruitcrow is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Purple-Throated Fruitcrow
    (Querula purpurata)
    The purple-throated fruitcrow is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Andean cock-of-the-rock is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
    (Rupicola peruvianus)
    The Andean cock-of-the-rock is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Guianan cock-of-the-rock is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock
    (Rupicola rupicola)
    The Guianan cock-of-the-rock is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The pompadour cotinga is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pompadour Cotinga
    (Xipholena punicea)
    The pompadour cotinga is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is one of the species found in this family.
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is one of the species found in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock - Rupicola peruvianusLeast ConcernSouth America
Cinnamon Becard - Pachyramphus cinnamomeusLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America
Masked Tityra - Tityra semifasciataLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America

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