Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Cotingas :: Shrike-like Cotinga

Shrike-like Cotinga Laniisoma elegans

Described by: Thunberg (1823)
Alternate common name(s): Elegant Laniisoma, Elegant Mourner, Shrike Cotinga, Buckley's Cotinga, Andean Laniisoma, Brazilian Laniisoma
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Reserva Ecologica de Guapi Assu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Nov, 2006 © Arthur Grosset  Reserva Ecologica de Guapi Assu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Nov, 2006 © Arthur Grosset  Reserva Ecologica de Guapi Assu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Nov, 2006 © Arthur Grosset 
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Range

N., w. and ce. South America;
Three or four populations;
Highly fragmented distribution;
(1) Ne. Colombia and nw. Venezuela.
(2) E. Ecuador, ne. and ec. Peru.
(3) Se. Brazil (e. Bahia (Serra da Ouricana), Minas Gerias, Serra dos Orgaos, Serra do Mar Ecological Reserve, 60km ne. of Rio de Janeiro).
(4) Nc. Bolivia.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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