long-wattled umbrellabird

The long-wattled umbrellabird is one of three species of umbrellabirds found in tropical American forests. These birds belong to the family Cotingidae and are known for their distinctive umbrella-like crest and a pendant-like wattle that hangs from their throat. When displaying, the male umbrellabird spreads its crest over its head and produces rumbling sounds.1

The long-wattled umbrellabird (Cephalopterus penduliger) is found west of the Andes in Ecuador and Colombia. Its wattle can reach up to 28 cm (11 inches) in length and is covered in short, black feathers. Umbrellabirds are black and typically measure between 38–50 cm (15–20 inches) long, spending most of their lives in the canopies of tall trees.1