Long-wattled Umbrellabird
NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Common NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus penduliger
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)66
Length (cm)41
Weight (g)380
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a large, forward-curving crest of feathers on the crown and a very long, inflatable, feather-covered wattle hanging from the throat. Females are similar but lack the large wattle and have a smaller crest.
Vocalization / CallKnown for deep, booming, cow-like calls, often described as a 'moo' or 'whoosh' sound, particularly during breeding displays.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatshumid forest, montane forest, cloud forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid Chocó biogeographic region of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically found at elevations between 600 and 1800 meters.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, All-black plumage, Prominent forward-curving crest (males), Extremely long, pendulous, feather-covered wattle (males), Deep, booming vocalizations
Description
A large, striking, entirely black cotinga, the male Long-wattled Umbrellabird is characterized by its prominent, inflatable, pendulous wattle and a dense crest of feathers on its head. This arboreal bird inhabits humid montane and foothill forests, where it primarily feeds on fruits.
