Bare-necked Umbrellabird vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Cephalopterus glabricollis compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-necked Umbrellabird | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalopterus glabricollis | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 385.0 g (13.58 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Bare-necked Umbrellabird
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a spectacular cotingid with a 36.7 cm wingspan, weighing 245 grams. Males are brilliant orange-red with a large semicircular crest covering the bill, while females are brownish. It inhabits Andean cloud forests and rocky outcrops, where males gather at leks to display.