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Cotinga

Cotinga

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A brightly colored bird from South American rainforests
  • noun
  • /koʊˈtɪŋɡə/
  • Specialized
: cotinga
  • Birdwatchers often travel to the Amazon to spot rare species within the Cotinga genus.

Examples

  • The Cotinga is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new member of the Cotinga lineage in the remote cloud forests.

  • The Cotinga is admired for its brilliant blue and purple feathers in the rainforests of South America.

  • I saw a beautiful Cotinga in the rainforest.

  • The cotinga is known for its vibrant plumage that dazzles birdwatchers in the rainforests of South America.

  • During our trip to Brazil, we spotted a beautiful cotinga perched on a branch, its feathers shining in the sunlight.

  • The unique calls of the cotinga can be heard echoing through the lush jungles, attracting many nature enthusiasts.

Surface Forms

Cotinga singular
Cotingas plural

Etymology

The word Cotinga comes from a native South American name for bright forest birds, and scientists used that local name for the whole group. So, Cotinga now means a genus of colorful rainforest birds.