A bird with an unusual appearance is discovered in the small nation of Costa Rica. This bird is distinct from any other bird in its environment. The male of the species has an expandable red throat sac, which is quite noticeable, even when it is not puffed up.
INTRODUCING THE BARE-NECKED UMBRELLABIRD
The Bare-necked Umbrellabird is quite a sight to behold. The male and female of the species have a sizable, robust body, a notable beak, short tail, and large wings. They both have a small head, which is accentuated by a large, feathery crest. The male has a larger crest than the female, with long, fluffy feathers that extend down over his face and nearly to the tip of his beak.
While the crest of the male is noticeable, the female’s crest is slightly shorter, which gives her head a flatter appearance. Additionally, the male has blue feathers on his back, which the female does not have. During the breeding season, he inflates the bright red throat sac to attract females for mating.
The Bare-necked Umbrellabirds are found in the Talamanca montane forests in both Costa Rica and western Panama. The females tend to inhabit lower altitudes, mostly below 200 m, while the males can be found at elevations ranging from 100 m to 500 m. During breeding season, they migrate to higher altitudes, around 800 m to 2000 m.
In the breeding season, the male Bare-necked Umbrellabird inflates his throat sac, leans forward, and emits a loud call that resembles the sound of a bull. He then leans back and concludes with a series of hoarse notes.
Bare-necked umbrellabirds primarily eat fruit but may also consume insects such as cockroaches, grasshoppers, and katydids. They have been observed eating frogs and small lizards as well.
Regrettably, this bird is currently classified as threatened due to habitat loss.
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