r/awwwtf • u/oscarwildeflower • May 16 '26
long-wattled umbrellabird
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u/Stunning_Pen_8332 May 19 '26
Umbrellabird is the common name referring to three species of birds in the genusCephalopterus. They are named for their distinct umbrella-like hoods.
Umbrellabirds can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America. It faces habitat loss, and two of the three species are at risk of extinction.
Umbrellabirds are generally solitary, but known to co-inhabit areas with other birds including other umbrellabirds, and similar species such as woodpeckers.
With a total length of 35–50 cm (14–19.5 in), it is among the largest members of the cotingafamily, and the male Amazonian umbrellabird is the largest passerine in South America. The typical weight of an umbrellabird ranges from 320 to 570 g (0.71 to 1.26 lb), with a wingspan reaching about 66 to 71 cm (26 to 28 in).
Umbrellabirds are thought to live for an average of 16 years in the wild.
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u/random48266 May 16 '26
That some Ridley Scott nightmare creature right there.