Amazonian Umbrellabird vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Umbrellabird | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalopterus ornatus | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.9 cm (20.4 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 477.0 g (16.83 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Umbrellabird
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
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.