Long-wattled Umbrellabird
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NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Common NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus penduliger
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)323.8
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a large, shaggy crest extending over the bill like an umbrella. They also feature a long, inflatable, featherless wattle covered in short, scale-like feathers hanging from the throat, which can reach up to 35 cm. Females are similar but lack the large crest and have a much smaller or absent wattle.
Vocalization / CallMales produce a deep, booming 'hoo' or 'oomph' sound, often amplified by the inflatable wattle, which can be heard from a distance. They also have various grunts and croaks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatssubtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of the Pacific slope of the Andes in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featureslarge umbrella-like crest (males), long, inflatable throat wattle (males), glossy black plumage, large size for a passerine, deep booming call
Description
The Long-wattled Umbrellabird is a large, striking passerine known for its glossy black plumage and a prominent, inflatable wattle hanging from the throat of males. Males also possess a large, umbrella-like crest on their head. They are typically shy and inhabit the canopy of humid forests.
