Cotinga

Quick meaning: Cotinga is a noun meaning Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the family Cotingidae.

Meaning

Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the family Cotingidae.

Example Sentences

Sheer color alone is powerful enough, but when heightened by contrast, it becomes still more effective, and I seemed to have secured, with two barrels, a cotinga and its shadow.

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.

Word Forms

• cotingas

Synonyms for cotinga

Depending on context, synonyms include chatterer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chatterer, plantcutter, cacatuid, cacique, cisticola, corella.

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