Amazonian Umbrellabird vs Peruvian Plantcutter

Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Phytotoma raimondii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Umbrellabird Peruvian Plantcutter
Scientific Name Cephalopterus ornatus Phytotoma raimondii
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 51.9 cm (20.4 in) 17.9 cm (7.0 in)
Weight 477.0 g (16.83 oz) 41.5 g (1.46 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Amazonian Umbrellabird only

Peruvian Plantcutter only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amazonian Umbrellabird

Vulnerable

Peruvian Plantcutter

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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