Cinnamon-vented Piha
NameCinnamon-vented Piha
Common NameCinnamon-vented Piha
Scientific NameLipaugus lanioides
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsOverall dull gray plumage, slightly paler on the belly. The most distinctive feature is the rufous or cinnamon-colored vent (undertail coverts). It has a relatively stout bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, often explosive calls, typically a series of ringing whistles or 'wheeew' notes, sometimes described as a 'piha-piha-piha'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, dull gray plumage, Distinctive cinnamon-rufous vent (undertail coverts), Loud, ringing, whistling calls, Stout bill, Found in Atlantic Forest
Description
The Cinnamon-vented Piha is a large, dull gray cotinga found in the humid Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story or subcanopy, often difficult to spot despite its size, but its loud calls are distinctive.
