Long-wattled Umbrellabird
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NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Common NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus penduliger
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)63
Length (cm)41
Weight (g)360
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage. Males possess a large, shaggy crest extending over the bill and a very long, feathered, inflatable wattle (up to 35 cm) hanging from the throat. Females have a smaller crest and wattle.
Vocalization / CallKnown for deep, booming, cow-like calls, often described as a 'moo' or 'whoomph', sometimes accompanied by a hissing sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid Chocó biogeographic region, found in western Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Entirely glossy black plumage, Prominent shaggy crest, Extremely long, inflatable throat wattle (males), Deep booming vocalizations
Description
This large, striking cotinga is entirely covered in glossy black plumage. Males are particularly notable for their prominent shaggy crest and an exceptionally long, inflatable wattle hanging from their throat, which is used in courtship displays.
