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Definitions for cotinga
koʊˈtɪŋ gə, kə-cotin·ga

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cotinga, chatterernoun

    passerine bird of New World tropics

Wiktionary

  1. cotinganoun

    Any of the neotropical passerine birds of the genus Cotinga

  2. Etymology: From cotinga, from cutinga.

Wikipedia

  1. Cotinga

    The cotingas are a large family, Cotingidae, of suboscine passerine birds found in Central America and tropical South America. Cotingas are birds of forests or forest edges, that are primary frugivorous. They all have broad bills with hooked tips, rounded wings, and strong legs. They range in size from 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) of the fiery-throated fruiteater (Pipreola chlorolepidota) up to 48–51 cm (19–20 in) of the Amazonian umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus).

ChatGPT

  1. cotinga

    A cotinga is a type of bird that belongs to the family Cotingidae. They are species of tropical and subtropical Central and South America, known for their bright and vibrant colors, particularly in males. They are typically arboreal, meaning they live in trees and have a wide variety of vocal sounds. The size, diet, and habitat can vary widely among species.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cotinganoun

    a bird of the family Cotingidae, including numerous bright-colored South American species; -- called also chatterers

  2. Etymology: [Native South American name.]

Wikidata

  1. Cotinga

    The cotingas are a large family of passerine bird species found in Central America and tropical South America. Cotingas are birds of forests or forest edges, which mostly eat fruit or insects and fruit. Comparatively little is known about this diverse group, although all have broad bills with hooked tips, rounded wings, and strong legs. They may be the most diverse passerine family in body size, ranging from the 8-cm Kinglet Calyptura to the 50-cm male Amazonian Umbrellabird, although the smaller bird may not be a true cotinga.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Cotinga

    kō-ting′ga, n. a genus of passerine birds of bright plumage, represented by six species in central and in tropical South America. [Native name.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cotinga in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cotinga in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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