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Black-tipped Cotinga
- Scientific name
- Carpodectes hopkei
- Family
- Cotingidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Black-tipped Cotinga is a member of the Cotingidae family, native to the humid forests of the Chocó region in Panama and western Colombia. Scientific documentation of the species dates back to the early 20th century, emerging from the era of intensive ornithological surveys in Central and South America. It is characterized by its distinctively rounded wings and tail, evolutionary adaptations that facilitate its characteristic agile, butterfly-like flight through the canopy.
The species is taxonomically categorized under the genus Carpodectes, known for its members' striking plumage and specific ecological niches. Ornithologists have long noted its scarcity and elusive behavior, which made early taxonomic identification challenging for researchers. The design of the bird, particularly its minimalist white plumage offset by black wing tips, serves as a notable example of specialized coloration in tropical avian life, favoring concealment within the dappled light of the high forest.
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