cotinga

/kɒtɪŋɡə/ /koʊˈtɪŋɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

a brightly coloured bird of the family Cotingidae, native to Central and South America

“The tropical rainforest was home to a wide variety of birds, including the brilliant cotinga.”

2. noun

a large group of birds, especially the cotingas and the manakins

“The birdwatching tour visited several species from the cotinga family.”

Synonyms

  • bird
  • manakin
  • tanager

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • reptile