Amazonian umbrellabird

Also known as Cephalopterus ornatus

species of bird

Species

Least Concern

Amazonian Umbrellabird

species

Observations358

亞馬遜傘鳥（Cephalopterus ornatus）是一種傘鳥。牠們長50厘米，雄鳥是南美洲雀形目中體型最大的。牠們分為兩個主要群落，一是棲息在亞馬遜盆地近河流的林地及森林，另一是棲息在安地斯山脈東邊。亞馬遜傘鳥差不多完全黑色，頭上有很大的冠，頸上有可膨脹的肉垂，可以加強其聲浪。

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The Amazonian umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae native to the Amazon basin with a separate population on the eastern slopes of the Andes. The male bird is entirely black, with a black crest and inflatable wattle on the throat, and at 48 to 55 cm (19 to 22 in), may be the largest passerine bird in South America. The female is slightly smaller. Both have an undulating flight, described as woodpecker-like, and the male has a loud, booming call.

The Amazonian umbrellabird feeds on fruit and berries, and may opportunistically take insects and spiders. It forages singly, in pairs or in small groups, in the forest canopy, hopping from branch to branch, but is a secretive species and is more often heard than seen.