Doliornis sclateri
The Bay-vented Cotinga (Doliornis sclateri) is a strikingly reclusive member of the Cotingidae family, often considered one of the more subtly beautiful among its flamboyant relatives. Measuring approximately 20-21 cm (8.0-8.3 inches) in length and weighing around 48-52 grams (1.7-1.8 oz), this medium-sized passerine possesses a distinctive, albeit understated, plumage. Its upperparts are a sombre dark slate-grey, contrasting with a diagnostic rufous or bay-colored vent and undertail coverts,...
Primarily inhabits humid montane cloud forests, elfin forest, and shrubby forest edges, typically at elevations between 2,250 and 3,000 meters (7,400-9,800 feet).
Feeds mainly on fruits, especially berries, supplemented with insects caught via sallying from a perch or gleaned from foliage.
The Bay-vented Cotinga is generally a quiet and inconspicuous species, often observed alone or in pairs, sometimes joining mixed-species foraging flocks. It is primarily diurnal, spending its active hours foraging in the mid-story and subcanopy. Foraging involves a combination of short, agile sal...
The Bay-vented Cotinga is a non-migratory resident species with a highly localized distribution along the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru and southern Ecuador. In Peru, its known range extends from San MartÃn and Amazonas south to La Libertad and northern Ancash, with significant pop...
Near Threatened
- It is one of only two species in the genus Doliornis, making it a unique branch on the cotinga family tree. - Its common name refers to the distinctive rufous or bay-colored undertail coverts, a key identification feature. - Despite belonging to the flamboyant cotinga family, the Bay-vented Cot...