Bare-necked Umbrellabird vs Amazonian Umbrellabird

Cephalopterus glabricollis compared with Cephalopterus ornatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bare-necked Umbrellabird Amazonian Umbrellabird
Scientific Name Cephalopterus glabricollis Cephalopterus ornatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 46.6 cm (18.3 in) 51.9 cm (20.4 in)
Weight 385.0 g (13.58 oz) 477.0 g (16.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bare-necked Umbrellabird only

None

Amazonian Umbrellabird only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Bare-necked Umbrellabird

Least Concern

Amazonian Umbrellabird

About These Birds

Bare-necked Umbrellabird

The Bare-necked Umbrellabird is an Endangered cotinga of the family Cotingidae found in humid montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama. Weighing about 385g with a wingspan of 46.6cm, the male sports a prominent crest and a bare red wattle on its neck. Deforestation and hunting have significantly reduced its population across its restricted range.

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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