Kotinga

The animal Kotinga is not a single species, but a group of birds that belong to the family of Schmuckvögel (Cotingidae) in the order of Sperlingsvögel (Passeriformes).
Schmuckvögel are also known as cotingas in English, and they are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Kotingas are known for their diverse and colorful plumage, especially in the males, which often have bright and contrasting colors, such as turquoise, purple, red, orange, and yellow.
Some species also have distinctive features, such as naked skin patches, inflatable throat sacs, or long and elaborate feathers.

Kotingas are mostly frugivorous, meaning they feed on fruits, but they also eat insects and other small animals.
They are usually solitary and secretive, and they prefer to perch on high branches or exposed snags.
They have loud and varied vocalizations, which are used for communication and courtship.
Some species, such as the Einlappenkotinga (Procnias albus), have the loudest calls of any bird in the world.

Kotingas have different breeding strategies, depending on the species.
Some nest in tree or ground cavities, while others build open or enclosed nests on branches or rocks.
They lay one to four eggs, which are incubated by the female alone.
The chicks are fed by both parents until they fledge.

Kotingas are a diverse and fascinating group of birds, with more than 60 species in 14 genera.
They are an important part of the ecosystem, as they disperse seeds and pollinate flowers.
They are also admired for their beauty and vocal abilities, and some are considered sacred by indigenous peoples.

The Kotinga is a common name for a group of birds that belong to the family of Schmuckvögel (Cotingidae).
They live in the tropics and subtropics of South America, where they inhabit various types of forests, deserts, open woodlands, coastal mangroves and feed on fruits and insects.

• The Türkisblaue Kotinga (Cotinga cayana), also called the Halsbandkotinga, has a turquoise-blue plumage with black speckles.
  This bird has a light reddish-violet throat and upper chest
  The wings and tail are black.

• The Südliche Prachtkotinga (Cotinga maculata), also called the Halsbandkotinga, has a dark cobalt-blue upper side with some black spots on the back.
  The throat and chest are white with black spots, while the lower belly and under tail are bright red.

• The Einlappenkotinga (Procnias albus) has a white plumage with a black mask around the eyes.
  It has a large yellow skin flap on the lower jaw that can be inflated during courtship.
  It also has a very loud call that can be heard from far away.