Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Lipaugus ater |
| Codes | bagcot1, BAGC |
Identification
The Black-and-gold Cotinga (Lipaugus ater) is a member of the Cotingas family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Cotingas
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Lipaugus ater
Family: Cotingas
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: bagcot1