Capuchinbird
NameCapuchinbird
Common NameCapuchinbird
Scientific NamePerissocephalus tricolor
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)67.5
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)380
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are bare, displaying a blue-gray to purplish-gray skin that resembles a cowl. The body plumage is a rich rufous-brown, darker on the back and paler on the belly, contrasting with dark gray to black flight feathers and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are highly distinctive, consisting of deep, booming, cow-like moans or grunts, often described as 'moo' or 'oomph' sounds, which can carry long distances through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, including parts of eastern Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBare blue-gray head resembling a monk's cowl, Large size (around 40 cm), Rich rufous-brown body plumage, Deep, booming, cow-like vocalizations, Heavy, dark bill
Description
The Capuchinbird is a large, distinctive cotinga known for its unique appearance and vocalizations. It inhabits the canopy of humid lowland rainforests, where it primarily feeds on fruits. Its bare, blue-gray head gives it a monk-like cowl appearance.
