Long-wattled Umbrellabird
NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Common NameLong-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus penduliger
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)41
Weight (g)385
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, with a dense, shaggy crest on the head that curves forward over the bill. Males possess a distinctive, extremely long, inflatable, featherless wattle covered in short, scale-like feathers, which hangs from the center of the throat.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its deep, booming, cow-like calls, often described as a low 'moo' or 'oomp' sound, which can carry long distances through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmontane forest, cloud forest, foothill forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound on the Pacific slope of the Andes in southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying Featureslarge size, all glossy black plumage, prominent shaggy crest, extremely long, inflatable throat wattle (males), deep, booming vocalizations
Description
The Long-wattled Umbrellabird is a large, striking cotinga known for its entirely black plumage, prominent crest, and a remarkably long, inflatable wattle hanging from its throat. It inhabits humid montane forests, where it forages for fruit and insects.
