About the Long-wattled Umbrellabird
The long-wattled umbrellabird is an umbrellabird in the Cotingidae family. Its Spanish names include pájaro bolsón, pájaro toro, dungali, and vaca del monte. The long-wattled umbrellabird is considered rare and it resides in humid to wet premontane and cloud forest. They are often found on the Pacific slopes of southwest Colombia and western Ecuador, but occasionally are found at lower altitudes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Cephalopterus penduliger |
| Species Codes | lowumb1, LWUM |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-wattled Umbrellabird belong to?
The Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus penduliger) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Long-wattled Umbrellabird?
The Long-wattled Umbrellabird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Long-wattled Umbrellabird?
The long-wattled umbrellabird is an umbrellabird in the Cotingidae family. Its Spanish names include pájaro bolsón, pájaro toro, dungali, and vaca del monte. The long-wattled umbrellabird is considered rare and it resides in humid to wet premontane and cloud forest. They are often found on the Pacif...
Where can I report a Long-wattled Umbrellabird sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-wattled Umbrellabird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lowumb1, or on iNaturalist.
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