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Title: What would a bird with a beard look like? Written by: duddy on Dec 25, 2013 (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_25_12_13_3_02_38.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14929) Say hello to the umbrellabird! The Umbrellabird is a large, tropical species of bird that is found inhabiting the rainforests of Central and South America. There are three different species of Umbrellabird which are the Long-Wattled Umbrellabird, the Amazonian Umbrellabird and the Bare-Necked Umbrellabird all of which live in slightly different areas. All three species are relatively similar in appearance with an umbrella-like crest on the top of their heads (for which they were named) and a pendant-shaped inflatable pouch on their throats. They are the largest species of perching bird (Passerine) in South America, but populations are currently falling mainly due to habitat loss. Comments: It looks like a crow almost! Written by: colleen on Dec 25, 2013 |