Chestnut-crested Cotinga vs Amazonian Umbrellabird

Ampelion rufaxilla compared with Cephalopterus ornatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Chestnut-crested Cotinga Amazonian Umbrellabird
Scientific Name Ampelion rufaxilla Cephalopterus ornatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 23.2 cm (9.1 in) 51.9 cm (20.4 in)
Weight 72.75 g (2.57 oz) 477.0 g (16.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Chestnut-crested Cotinga only

None

Amazonian Umbrellabird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Chestnut-crested Cotinga

Least Concern

Amazonian Umbrellabird

About These Birds

Amazonian Umbrellabird

The Amazonian Umbrellabird is a large cotinga weighing 477 g with an impressive 51.9 cm wingspan, distinguished by its black umbrella-like crest and long wattled throat pouch used in booming display calls. Males gather at leks to attract females in humid Amazonian forests.

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