The nest is covered with moss, lichens and a white thread-like fungus which is said to be distinctive. Three pale sea-green eggs with some blotchy markings are laid and both sexes take turns in incubation. The birds are shy at the nest and slip away even when disturbances are afar.[9] The song consists of is a low whistle while other calls include a sit and soft trrrs.[2] These cochoas feed on berries, insects and molluscs.[9][10] While picking fruits from trees they were observed behaving like flycatchers doing short sallies.[11]