Long-wattled Umbrellabird
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NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Common NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus penduliger
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)385
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, with a large, dense, shaggy crest covering the bill. Males have a distinctive long, pendulous, inflatable wattle on the throat, which can reach up to 35 cm in length.
Vocalization / CallKnown for deep, booming, cow-like calls, often described as a resonant "boooom" or "hoooom". These vocalizations are typically given from high perches in the forest canopy.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatssubtropical moist lowland forest, subtropical moist montane forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid Chocó biogeographic region, found in western Colombia and western Ecuador, typically at elevations between 600 and 1800 meters.
Identifying FeaturesAll-black plumage, Large, shaggy crest, Long, pendulous throat wattle (males), Large size, Deep booming call
Description
This large, striking cotinga is entirely glossy black, characterized by a prominent, shaggy crest that extends over its bill. Males possess an exceptionally long, inflatable wattle hanging from the throat, which is used in elaborate courtship displays. It primarily forages silently in the canopy, feeding on fruits.
