About the Guianan Red-Cotinga
The Guianan Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus carnifex) is a species of bird in the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code gurcot1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Phoenicircus carnifex |
| Species Codes | gurcot1, GRCO, GURC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guianan Red-Cotinga belong to?
The Guianan Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus carnifex) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Guianan Red-Cotinga?
The Guianan Red-Cotinga is a member of the Cotingas family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Guianan Red-Cotinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Guianan Red-Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gurcot1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cotingas 65 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
49
iNat Observations
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