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;[[:category:Lipaugus|Lipaugus]] streptophorus | ;[[:category:Lipaugus|Lipaugus]] streptophorus | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
− | + | 22.5 cm. A distinctive piha, the only sexually dimorphic species of the genus. | |
+ | * Grey upperparts | ||
+ | * Paler grey underparts, especially on belly | ||
+ | * Pinkish-magenta full collar and undertail-coverts | ||
+ | * Dark brown or blackish bill with paler base of lower mandible. | ||
+ | Females are slightly smaller, the lack the pink collar and their undertail-coverts are cinnamon-rufous.<br /> | ||
+ | Juveniles undescribed. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
− | [[ | + | Tepuis of southeastern [[Venezuela]] and adjacent northern [[Brazil]] and [[Guyana]].<br /> |
+ | Not well known, apparently local and uncommon. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
− | Moist montanes. | + | Moist montanes and forest egde.<br /> |
+ | Occurs at 1000 to 1800 m. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
+ | ====Diet==== | ||
+ | Feeds mainly on fruits, especially of Melastomataceae. Takes also insects. | ||
+ | ====Breeding==== | ||
+ | A female collecting nesting material was recorded in April. No other information. | ||
+ | ====Movements==== | ||
+ | Presumably a resident species. | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug13}}#{{Ref-HBWVol9}} | ||
+ | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Lipaugus+streptophorus}} | {{GSearch|Lipaugus+streptophorus}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[category:Lipaugus]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[category:Lipaugus]] |
Revision as of 10:57, 22 February 2014
- Lipaugus streptophorus
Identification
22.5 cm. A distinctive piha, the only sexually dimorphic species of the genus.
- Grey upperparts
- Paler grey underparts, especially on belly
- Pinkish-magenta full collar and undertail-coverts
- Dark brown or blackish bill with paler base of lower mandible.
Females are slightly smaller, the lack the pink collar and their undertail-coverts are cinnamon-rufous.
Juveniles undescribed.
Distribution
Tepuis of southeastern Venezuela and adjacent northern Brazil and Guyana.
Not well known, apparently local and uncommon.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Habitat
Moist montanes and forest egde.
Occurs at 1000 to 1800 m.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds mainly on fruits, especially of Melastomataceae. Takes also insects.
Breeding
A female collecting nesting material was recorded in April. No other information.
Movements
Presumably a resident species.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2004. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334696
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Rose-collared Piha. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rose-collared_Piha