Amazonian Umbrellabird vs Black-and-gold Cotinga
Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Lipaugus ater
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Umbrellabird | Black-and-gold Cotinga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalopterus ornatus | Lipaugus ater |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.9 cm (20.4 in) | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | 477.0 g (16.83 oz) | 129.0 g (4.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Umbrellabird
Least Concern
Black-and-gold 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-and-gold Cotinga
The Black-and-gold Cotinga is a rare cotinga of the cloud forests of the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes. Males are strikingly patterned in glossy black and gold. Like other cotingids, it feeds on fruit in the forest canopy and males display at traditional leks.