Animals

Umbrellabird

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Kingdom :Animalia
Phylum :Chordata
Class :Aves
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Order :Passeriformes
Family :Cotingidae
Genus :Cephalopterus
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Scientific Name :Cephalopterus
Common Name :Umbrellabird
Group :Bird
Number Of Species :3
Location :Central and South America
Habitat :Low and high altitude rainforest
Colour :Black
Skin Type :Feathers
Size (H) :38cm - 50cm (15in - 20in)
Wing Span :66cm - 71cm (26in - 28in)
Weight :320g - 570g (11.3oz - 20oz)
Diet :Omnivore
Prey :Fruit, Frogs, Insects
Predators :Monkeys, Snakes, Hawks
Lifestyle :Diurnal
Group Behaviour :Solitary
Life Span :12 - 20 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity :2 - 4 years
Incubation Period :1 month
Average Clutch Size :1
Name Of Young :Chick
Age Of Fledging :8 - 10 weeks
Conservation Status :Vulnerable
Estimated Population Size :Declining
Biggest Threat :Habitat loss
Distinctive Features :Umbrella-like crest and black feathers
Fun Fact :Migrates up and down the mountains!