Amazonian Umbrellabird

Cephalopterus ornatus

The Amazonian Umbrellabird is a striking bird found in the rainforests of South America. It is known for its distinctive umbrella-like crest and long, throat-wattle. These birds play a vital role in seed dispersal within their habitat, contributing to the health and diversity of the rainforest ecosystem. They are primarily frugivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits and occasionally insects. The male's loud, booming calls can be heard echoing through the dense forest canopy. Despite their unique appearance and ecological importance, the Amazonian Umbrellabird faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Rainforests of South America

Amazonian Umbrellabird
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Bolivia Custom Birding Expedition with Guy Cox
Bolivia Custom Birding Expedition with Guy Cox
Bolivia / La Paz and Santa Cruz Private tour 14 days | 0h

A custom Bolivia birding expedition drawing on Guy Cox's long South America guiding experience, with Yungas, Madidi, Altiplano, Lake Titicac...

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Amazon Bird Lodge Birding Stay with Otto Valerio
Amazon Bird Lodge Birding Stay with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 3 days | 0h

A lodge-based Amazonas Birding stay at Amazon Bird Lodge, using early morning, forest, river and lodge-edge birding around Puerto Narino....

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PNN Amacayacu Amazon Birding Route
PNN Amacayacu Amazon Birding Route
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private Amazonas Birding review route for birding around Amacayacu National Natural Park in the Colombian Amazon....

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Puerto Narino Amazon Birding Route with Otto Valerio
Puerto Narino Amazon Birding Route with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 6h

A private Amazonas Birding route around Puerto Narino for Amazon rainforest, riverbank and community-edge birding with Otto Valerio....

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Private Villavicencio and Meta Birding with Elvis Felipe Quintero
Private Villavicencio and Meta Birding with Elvis Felipe Quintero
Colombia / Villavicencio Private tour 1 day | 0h

Flexible private birding around Villavicencio, Bosque Bavaria and Meta foothill/lowland sites with Elvis Felipe Quintero....

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Private Harpy Eagle Birding and Photography with Elvis Felipe Quintero
Private Harpy Eagle Birding and Photography with Elvis Felipe Quintero
Colombia / Villavicencio Private tour 4 days | 0h

A private Colombia birding and photography arrangement with Elvis Felipe Quintero focused on Harpy Eagle possibilities near the Meta/Villavi...

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North Amazonia and Orinoco Basin Birding Tour
North Amazonia and Orinoco Basin Birding Tour
Colombia / Puerto Inirida Group tour 6 days | 0h

A 6-day Puerto Inirida birding tour through Varzea, white-sand forest, savanna and the Mavecure tepuis area....

From 2050.00 USD