About the Turquoise Cotinga
The turquoise cotinga or Ridgway's cotinga is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Cotinga ridgwayi |
| Species Codes | turcot1, TUCO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise Cotinga belong to?
The Turquoise Cotinga (Cotinga ridgwayi) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Turquoise Cotinga?
The Turquoise Cotinga is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Turquoise Cotinga?
The turquoise cotinga or Ridgway's cotinga is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a Turquoise Cotinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise Cotinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code turcot1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
223
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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