Amazonian Umbrellabird vs Black-necked Red Cotinga
Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Phoenicircus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Umbrellabird | Black-necked Red Cotinga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalopterus ornatus | Phoenicircus nigricollis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.9 cm (20.4 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 477.0 g (16.83 oz) | 97.25 g (3.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Umbrellabird
Least Concern
Black-necked Red Cotinga
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.
Black-necked Red Cotinga
The Black-necked Red Cotinga is a striking medium-sized cotinga; males display brilliant scarlet plumage with a contrasting black neck and upper mantle, while females are brown. It inhabits humid lowland forests of western Amazonia in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. It feeds on fruits in the forest canopy and is polygynous, with males displaying at leks to attract females.