Screaming Piha
NameScreaming Piha
Common NameScreaming Piha
Scientific NameLipaugus vociferans
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly dull gray, slightly paler on the belly, with a darker head and tail. The bill is dark, and the legs are dark gray. Females and juveniles may exhibit a browner or olive-tinged plumage.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its extremely loud, piercing, and far-carrying 'PI-HA!' call, often repeated, which can be heard over long distances in the forest and gives the bird its common name.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Amazon basin and Guianas in northern South America, including parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresextremely loud call, uniform dull gray plumage, upright posture, dark bill
Description
The Screaming Piha is a medium-sized, dull-colored cotinga renowned for its incredibly loud and far-carrying vocalizations. It typically perches upright in the mid-canopy of humid forests, often remaining motionless for long periods before bursting into its distinctive call.
