Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through the use of fire to maintain pastureland is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Bay-vented Cotinga (Doliornis sclateri) [XC296816]
by Ross Gallardy from Hu\u00e1nuco: Bosque Unchog, Peru (call, two call types)
Bay-vented Cotinga (Doliornis sclateri) [XC222458]
by Ross Gallardy from Bosque Unchog, Hu\u00e1nuco, Peru (call)
Subspecies
Genus sometimes merged with Ampelion, but differs in bill structure and juvenile plumage. Both genera, along with Zaratornis, appear to form a clade, which suggested by anatomical research and recent genetic data as being closely related to Phytotoma.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
The only high elevation cotinga with rufous undertail coverts and pale irides, features which separate it from Chestnut-bellied Cotinga (Doliornis remseni).
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet