Amazonian Umbrellabird
Cephalopterus ornatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
51,9 cm
Poids
477,0 g
Famille
Cotingidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 51,9 cm | 20.4 in |
| Poids | 477,0 g | 16.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Cephalopterus |
| Espèces | Cephalopterus ornatus |
Distribution
Amazonian Umbrellabird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Amazonian Umbrellabird endangered?
The Amazonian Umbrellabird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Umbrellabird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Amazonian Umbrellabird?
The Amazonian Umbrellabird has a wingspan of 51.9 cm, weight of 477.0 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Umbrellabird belong to?
The Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cotingidae.
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