Grey-winged Trumpeter vs White-winged Trumpeter
Psophia crepitans compared with Psophia leucoptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-winged Trumpeter | White-winged Trumpeter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psophia crepitans | Psophia leucoptera |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Psophiidae | Psophiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.0 cm (21.7 in) | 54.1 cm (21.3 in) |
| Weight | 1003.1666666666666 g (35.39 oz) | 1286.6666666666667 g (45.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-winged Trumpeter
Least Concern
White-winged Trumpeter
About These Birds
Grey-winged Trumpeter
Grey-winged Trumpeter (Psophia crepitans) is a large 45–52 cm ground-dwelling bird of Amazonian rainforests. Glossy black body with pale grey wing patches; hunched posture. Lives in noisy social groups in undisturbed lowland terra firme and várzea forest from the Guianas to Bolivia. Feeds on fruit and invertebrates on the forest floor.
White-winged Trumpeter
White-winged Trumpeter (Psophia leucoptera) is a 45–52 cm trumpeter of south-western Amazonia. Glossy black with conspicuous white inner wing feathers contrasting with black outer wings. Inhabits undisturbed lowland Amazonian forest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Social; lives in flocks of 3–12 birds with complex cooperative breeding.