Olivaceous Piha
NameOlivaceous Piha
Common NameOlivaceous Piha
Scientific NameLipaugus cryptolophus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-green to olive-brown plumage, paler on the belly. Males possess a small, often concealed, rufous-chestnut crest.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, whistled calls, often described as a 'whee-whee-WHEEO' or 'pee-pee-PEE-ah'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-green/brown plumage, Medium size, Inconspicuous behavior, Loud, whistled calls, Hidden rufous crest (males), Found in montane cloud forests
Description
The Olivaceous Piha is a medium-sized cotinga characterized by its dull olive-brown plumage. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story or canopy of humid montane forests, often remaining inconspicuous despite its size.
