Chestnut-bellied Cotinga
Doliornis remseni
The chestnut-bellied cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cotingidae
Genus
Doliornis
Chestnut-bellied Cotinga belongs to the family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The chestnut-bellied cotinga is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
The Chestnut-bellied Cotinga faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, mining activities, and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Peruvian Andes. Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements 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 of Peru, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. Prefers dense, moss-covered forests with abundant epiphytes and maintains territories in both primary and well-developed secondary forest habitats.
Threats
Deforestation and habitat loss
Limited range and habitat specialization
Mining activities and infrastructure development
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Climate change affecting montane ecosystems
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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). Chestnut-bellied Cotinga (Doliornis remseni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/chestnut-bellied-cotinga