| Rose-collared piha | |
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cotingidae |
| Genus: | Lipaugus |
| Species: | L. streptophorus |
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| Lipaugus streptophorus | |
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Therose-collared piha (Lipaugus streptophorus) is a species ofbird in the familyCotingidae. It is found in humid forests in thetepui highlands of southeasternVenezuela, westernGuyana, and far northernBrazil. Only the male has therosy collar for which this species is named. The female resembles thescreaming piha but has a cinnamon-colored vent.
The adult male rose-collared piha has dark grey upperparts and slightly paler grey underparts, especially on the belly. Around the neck is a conspicuous broadmagenta collar, and there is a similar patch of color around the vent. The female is similar to the male but lacks the magenta collar, and the area around the vent is rusty-brown. This bird grows to about 22.5 cm (9 in) in length. The male is unlikely to be confused with any other species, but the female could be mistaken for the femalescreaming piha (Lipaugus vociferans), which is uniformly grey and lacks the rufous area around the vent. The call is also distinct, with the male rose-collared piha occasionally emitting a loud, sharp "skreeéyr".[3]
The rose-collared piha has a limited range in humid forests in Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil. It is typically found in the middle and upper storeys of the forest but can also be seen at the forest edges, in clearings, and open areas with widely spaced trees. The bird may be observed either singly or in pairs.[3] It primarily feeds on fruit, especially from theMelastomataceae family, which it plucks while in flight.[4]
Lipaugus streptophorus has a relatively restricted range, but it is fairly common within that area, and the population appears to be stable. No significant threats have been identified, so theInternational Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified the species as being of "least concern."[1]
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