Screaming Piha

Lipaugus vociferans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cotingidae

About

The screaming piha is a species of passerine bird in the lesser known family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in every mainland South American country except for these four countries: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

The] Screaming Piha is famous for its characteristic qui, qui, yo call, which is audible through up to 400 m of rainforest" and is preceded by two or three fainter groo notes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lowland evergreen forest

Diet

Feeds on fruit and insects whose relative proportions are thought to vary seasonally.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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