Long-wattled Umbrellabird
NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Common NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus penduliger
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)41
Weight (g)385
Plumage DetailsOverall glossy black plumage. Males possess a distinctive, long, pendulous, inflatable wattle covered in short, scale-like feathers on the chest, and a prominent umbrella-like crest over the head. Females are similar but lack the large wattle and have a smaller crest.
Vocalization / CallMales produce deep, booming, cow-like calls, often described as 'moos' or 'roars,' which are amplified by the inflatable wattle during courtship displays.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsmontane forest, cloud forest, humid forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 800 and 1,800 meters.
Identifying Featureslarge size, glossy black plumage, prominent inflatable wattle (male), umbrella-like crest, deep booming calls
Description
The Long-wattled Umbrellabird is a large, striking cotinga characterized by its glossy black plumage and a prominent, inflatable wattle on the male's chest. These birds inhabit humid montane forests, where they primarily feed on fruits and large insects. Males are known for their elaborate courtship displays and deep, booming vocalizations.
