Dusky Piha
NameDusky Piha
Common NameDusky Piha
Scientific NameLipaugus fuscocinereus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsUniform dull gray plumage, slightly paler on the belly. Wings and tail are a darker gray.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, whistled calls, often described as a clear 'pi-ha' or 'pee-ha'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, from central Colombia south through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Uniform dull gray plumage, Heavy bill, Upright posture, Loud whistled call
Description
A large, uniformly gray cotinga found in montane forests of the Andes. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story or canopy, often difficult to spot despite its size, feeding primarily on fruit.
