Other Scientific Names
Procnias tricarunculata [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Procnias tricarunculata [Collar et al. (1994)], Procnias tricarunculata [BirdLife International (2000, 2004)], Procnias tricarunculata [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Procnias tricarunculata [Stotz et al. (1996)]
Family
Cotingidae (Cotingas)
Size
25 - 31 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Verreaux & Verreaux, 1853)
Habitat
Foothill and highland moist forest. From 1,200 - 2,100 m, occasionally down to 750 m.
Costa Rica (B), Honduras (B), Nicaragua (B), Panama (B).
Breeds highlands of eastern Honduras (Sierra de Agalta), north-western Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama (east to Azuero Peninsula). In winter in adjacent lowlands.
Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to banana plantations, cattle-ranches and logging, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
In breeding season males give resonant, far-carrying 'boing', often preceded by piercing whistles or twangs.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet