Scimitar-winged Piha
Lipaugus uropygialis
The Scimitar-winged Piha (Lipaugus uropygialis) is a legendary cotinga found in 2 countries, weighing about 116 g. The scimitar-winged piha is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.
About the Scimitar-winged Piha
The scimitar-winged piha is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
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How to identify it
The scimitar-winged piha is 30 cm (12 in) long; one male weighed 116 g (4.1 oz) and one female 135 g (4.8 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have mostly medium gray upperparts, a rufous-chestnut rump, and somewhat darker gray wings and tail. Their underparts are mostly paler gray with rufous-chestnut lower flanks and undertail coverts. They have a dark red-brown iris, a blackish maxilla, a horn-colored mandible, and plumbeous legs and feet.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru.
When to see it
Best months: February, May, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Scimitar-winged Piha?
- The scimitar-winged piha is 30 cm (12 in) long; one male weighed 116 g (4.1 oz) and one female 135 g (4.8 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Scimitar-winged Piha?
- The Scimitar-winged Piha is a medium sized bird weighing about 116 g.
- Where can you see a Scimitar-winged Piha?
- The Scimitar-winged Piha occurs in 2 countries, including Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Scimitar-winged Piha?
- The Scimitar-winged Piha is most easily confused with the Rose-collared Piha, the Chestnut-capped Piha and the Cinnamon-vented Piha.
- Is the Scimitar-winged Piha endangered?
- The Scimitar-winged Piha is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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