- 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 27 July 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rose-collared_Piha