Amazonian Umbrellabird vs Band-tailed Fruiteater
Cephalopterus ornatus compared with Pipreola intermedia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Umbrellabird | Band-tailed Fruiteater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalopterus ornatus | Pipreola intermedia |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.9 cm (20.4 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 477.0 g (16.83 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazonian Umbrellabird
Least Concern
Band-tailed Fruiteater
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.
Band-tailed Fruiteater
The Band-tailed Fruiteater is a medium-sized cotinga of the family Cotingidae found in montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Weighing about 50g with a wingspan of 18.9cm, males have a striking banded tail pattern and green-and-orange plumage. It feeds primarily on small fruits and berries in the cloud forest canopy.