About the Chestnut-capped Piha
The chestnut-capped piha is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to a small portion of Colombia's central Andes in the department of Antioquia. The chestnut-capped piha resides only in a narrow band of humid premontane cloud forest. It is a dark grey passerine with a notable chestnut crown on the upper nape and pale cinnamon-colored undertail coverts. Adults are small for pihas, measuring about 20 to 25 cm long. Males have modified primary feathers with elongated and stiff barbules that enable them to create a whirring noise with their wings, which the piha likely uses for display purposes. Its call is extremely loud and can be heard over 100 m (330 ft) away. The chestnut-capped piha is mostly frugivorous, although it will eat some invertebrates. Little is known about the species' breeding ecology, although it is believed to be a lekking species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Lipaugus weberi |
| Species Codes | chcpih1, CCPI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-capped Piha belong to?
The Chestnut-capped Piha (Lipaugus weberi) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-capped Piha?
The Chestnut-capped Piha is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-capped Piha?
The chestnut-capped piha is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is endemic to a small portion of Colombia's central Andes in the department of Antioquia. The chestnut-capped piha resides only in a narrow band of humid premontane cloud forest. It is a dark grey passerine with a notable che...
Where can I report a Chestnut-capped Piha sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-capped Piha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcpih1, or on iNaturalist.