A tropical American bird known for bright plumage and distinctive calls, belonging to the family Cotingidae.
From Tupi (an indigenous Brazilian language) kotinga, the native name for these birds. The word was adopted into scientific nomenclature directly from indigenous languages.
Cotingas are among the most colorful birds on Earth—some males are pure turquoise or brilliant red—yet they're so quiet and secretive in rainforest canopies that scientists are still discovering new species.
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