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Amazonian Umbrellabird Mitú, Vaupés department  Amazonian umbrellabird,Cephalopterus ornatus Click/tap to enlarge

Amazonian Umbrellabird

Mitú, Vaupés department

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The Amazonian umbrellabird is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae native to the Amazon basin with a separate population on the eastern slopes of the Andes. The male bird is entirely black, with a black crest and inflatable wattle on the throat, and at 48 to 55 cm, may be the largest passerine bird in South America.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Peter Dexter Hoell
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By Peter Dexter Hoell

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Uploaded Nov 9, 2022. Captured Oct 31, 2022 14:59.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/11.0
  • 1/1328s
  • ISO4000
  • 400mm