White-tailed Cotinga

The white tailed cotinga (Xipholena lamellipennis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to Brazil. == Taxonomy and systematics == The white-tailed cotinga shares genus Xipholena with the pompadour cotinga (X. punicea) and white-winged cotinga (X. atropurpurea). The white-tailed and white-winged cotingas are sister species and the three members of Xipholena form a superspecies. The white-tailed cotinga is monotypic. == Description == The white-tailed cotinga is 19 to 20 cm (7.5 to 7.9 in) long. The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a mostly glossy purplish black head and body. Their tail and most wing feathers are white. Adult females have an ash-gray head and upperparts. Their wings and tail are mostly a darker gray with white outer edges on some wing feathers. Their underparts are a paler gray than their back with some darker mottling on the breast. Both sexes have a pale yellow iris and brownish black legs and feet with buff soles. Their dark brownish horn-colored bill has a wide base and a slight hook at the end. Immature males resemble adult females and acquire adult plumage in their second year. == Distribution and habitat == The white-tailed cotinga…