Bay-vented Cotinga
Doliornis sclateri
The bay-vented cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cotingidae
Genus
Doliornis
Bay-vented Cotinga belongs to the family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The bay-vented cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to Peru.
The Bay-vented Cotinga faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, mining activities, and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. Its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the eastern Andes, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. Prefers dense, moss-covered forests with high humidity and frequent cloud cover.
Threats
Deforestation and habitat loss
Mining operations and infrastructure development
Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching
Climate change affecting cloud forest ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation isolating populations
Found in 1 Country
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bay-vented Cotinga (Doliornis sclateri). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bay-vented-cotinga