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Cotinga
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Co-tin′ga
(kō̍-tē̍ṉ′gȧ)
, Noun.
[Native South American name.]
(Zool.)
A bird of the family
Cotingidæ
, including numerous bright-colored South American species; – called also chatterers
. Definition 2024
Cotinga
Cotinga
See also: cotinga
Translingual
Proper noun
Cotinga f
- A taxonomic genus within the family Cotingidae.
References
- Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0691128276
cotinga
cotinga
See also: Cotinga
English
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A spangled cotinga, Cotinga cayana
Noun
cotinga (plural cotingas)
- Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the genus Cotinga
- 1857, John Benwell, An Englishman's Travels in America:
- Flocks of aquatic birds were to be seen on every side, the most numerous being the pelican, and a bird of the cotinga species, about the size of an English throstle, the plumage of which, being jet black and flamingo red, had a beautiful effect in the sunshine, as they flew or settled in thousands on the canes.
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Derived terms
- cotingid
- cotingine