Amazonian Umbrellabird
NameAmazonian Umbrellabird
Common NameAmazonian Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus ornatus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)66
Length (cm)49.5
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage. Males possess a large, forward-curving crest of feathers on the head and a long, inflatable wattle covered in scale-like feathers hanging from the throat. Both sexes have distinctive white irises.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its deep, booming, cow-like calls, often described as 'boof' or 'oomp-oomp', which resonate through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western and northern Amazon basin, including southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Entirely glossy black plumage, Prominent forward-curving crest, White eyes, Inflatable throat wattle (males)
Description
A large, striking, all-black cotinga, characterized by its prominent crest and white eyes. This species inhabits the canopy of humid Amazonian forests, where it primarily feeds on fruits.
