Snowy Cotinga vs Amazonian Umbrellabird

Carpodectes nitidus compared with Cephalopterus ornatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Snowy Cotinga Amazonian Umbrellabird
Scientific Name Carpodectes nitidus Cephalopterus ornatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 26.7 cm (10.5 in) 51.9 cm (20.4 in)
Weight 103.33333333333333 g (3.64 oz) 477.0 g (16.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Snowy Cotinga only

None

Amazonian Umbrellabird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Snowy 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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