About the Snowy Cotinga
The snowy cotinga is a medium-sized species of passerine bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Carpodectes nitidus |
| Species Codes | snocot1, SNCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snowy Cotinga belong to?
The Snowy Cotinga (Carpodectes nitidus) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Snowy Cotinga?
The snowy cotinga is a medium-sized species of passerine bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Snowy Cotinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Snowy Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snocot1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
216
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