Gray-winged Trumpeter
NameGray-winged Trumpeter
Common NameGray-winged Trumpeter
Scientific NamePsophia crepitans
FamilyPsophiidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)48.5
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely velvety black, with a distinctive ash-gray back and secondary wing feathers, giving it its common name. The lower neck and upper breast feature iridescent blue, purple, and green feathers that shimmer in the light.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, deep, resonant 'trumpeting' calls, often given in chorus by a group. They also produce a variety of clucking, growling, and booming sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the northern Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue/purple neck patch, Ash-gray back and secondary wing feathers, Predominantly black body, Terrestrial behavior, Loud, trumpeting calls, Hunched posture
Description
The Gray-winged Trumpeter is a medium-sized, terrestrial bird found in the Amazon rainforest. It is characterized by its hunched posture, predominantly black plumage, and a striking iridescent blue-purple patch on its neck. These birds are known for their loud, trumpeting calls and often forage in small flocks on the forest floor.
