Amazonian Umbrellabird vs Long-wattled Umbrellabird

Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Cephalopterus penduliger

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Umbrellabird Long-wattled Umbrellabird
Scientific Name Cephalopterus ornatus Cephalopterus penduliger
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cotingidae Cotingidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 51.9 cm (20.4 in) 49.9 cm (19.6 in)
Weight 477.0 g (16.83 oz) 338.0 g (11.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amazonian Umbrellabird only

None

Long-wattled Umbrellabird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amazonian Umbrellabird

Vulnerable

Long-wattled Umbrellabird

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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