Scimitar-winged Piha (Lipaugus uropygialis)
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Scimitar-winged Piha

Lipaugus uropygialis (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1876)

116 gWeight

The scimitar-winged piha (Lipaugus uropygialis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Scimitar-winged Piha has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia55 records
  2. CoroicoBolivia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The scimitar-winged piha (Lipaugus uropygialis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Scimitar-winged Piha?

The Scimitar-winged Piha weighs around 116 g.

Where does the Scimitar-winged Piha live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Peru, Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Scimitar-winged Piha?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Scimitar-winged Piha endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scimitar-winged Piha as Vulnerable.

What does the Scimitar-winged Piha eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Scimitar-winged Piha in?

It belongs to the family Cotingas (Cotingidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
116 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
140 mm
Tail
144 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern Peru, Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cotingas Cotingidae
Genus
Lipaugus

Other birds in the genus Lipaugus

Rufous PihaRufous PihaLipaugus unirufusRose-collared PihaRose-collared PihaLipaugus streptophorusScreaming PihaScreaming PihaLipaugus vociferansCinnamon-vented PihaCinnamon-vented PihaLipaugus lanioidesBlack-and-gold CotingaBlack-and-gold CotingaLipaugus aterGrey-winged CotingaGrey-winged CotingaLipaugus conditusChestnut-capped PihaChestnut-capped PihaLipaugus weberiDusky PihaDusky PihaLipaugus fuscocinereusScaled FruiteaterScaled FruiteaterAmpelioides tschudiiFiery-throated FruiteaterFiery-throated FruiteaterPipreola chlorolepidota
Scimitar-winged Piha

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