What does cotinga mean?
Cotinga means Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the family Cotingidae..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the family Cotingidae..
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.
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.
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Cotinga means Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the family Cotingidae..
Common synonyms include chatterer.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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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