Dark-winged Trumpeter
NameDark-winged Trumpeter
Common NameDark-winged Trumpeter
Scientific NamePsophia viridis
FamilyPsophiidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)48.5
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black, with a velvety black head and neck. The lower neck and upper breast exhibit a striking iridescent sheen of purple, green, and bronze. The most distinguishing feature is the brownish-olive coloration of the back and wing coverts, which contrasts sharply with the darker body.
Vocalization / CallKnown for deep, resonant, booming or 'trumpeting' calls, often given in a series, which can carry long distances through the dense forest. They also produce various clucking and growling sounds, especially when foraging or communicating within their flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin of Brazil, specifically found south of the Amazon River, ranging from the Madeira River east to the Tapajós River.
Identifying Featurespredominantly black body, iridescent neck and breast, brownish-olive back and wing coverts, ground-dwelling behavior, long legs, short, stout bill
Description
The Dark-winged Trumpeter is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird native to the Amazonian rainforest. It is characterized by its predominantly black plumage, iridescent neck, and distinctive brownish-olive back and wing coverts. These social birds typically forage in flocks on the forest floor, often following army ants to catch flushed prey.
