Endangered
Umbrellabird (Long-wattled)
Cephalopterus penduliger
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About
The long-wattled umbrellabird is a large, unusual-looking bird known for its umbrella-like crest and long, pendulous wattle on its throat. They are shy and rarely seen in the wild.
Habitat
Cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia
Diet
Omnivorous - fruits, insects, and small vertebrates
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Fun Facts
- The male's wattle can be up to 18 inches (45 cm) long and is used in courtship displays.
- Umbrellabirds are important seed dispersers in their forest ecosystems.
- They build large, messy nests high in trees.
Conservation
StatusEndangered
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