Amazonian Umbrellabird vs White-cheeked Cotinga

Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Zaratornis stresemanni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Umbrellabird White-cheeked Cotinga
Scientific Name Cephalopterus ornatus Zaratornis stresemanni
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 51.9 cm (20.4 in) 22.5 cm (8.9 in)
Weight 477.0 g (16.83 oz) 51.25 g (1.81 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Amazonian Umbrellabird only

White-cheeked Cotinga only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amazonian Umbrellabird

Near Threatened

White-cheeked 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.

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