Gray-tailed Piha
NameGray-tailed Piha
Common NameGray-tailed Piha
Scientific NameLipaugus subalaris
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsAdults display dull olive-green coloration on the upperparts, head, and breast, transitioning to a paler grayish-olive on the belly. The most striking feature is its plain gray tail, which contrasts with the body. Flight feathers are dusky with subtle pale edgings.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, mournful, and far-carrying whistles, often described as a 'whee-ooo' or 'whee-oo-whee' that can be repeated at intervals.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresdull olive-green plumage, plain gray tail, loud whistling calls, inhabits montane forest understory
Description
A medium-sized cotinga, the Gray-tailed Piha is characterized by its dull olive-green plumage and a distinctive plain gray tail. It typically inhabits the understory of humid montane forests, where it often perches quietly and produces loud, far-carrying vocalizations.
