Dusky Piha
Lipaugus fuscocinereus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCotingidae (Cotingas)
- GenusLipaugus (Typical Pihas)
- SpeciesLipaugus fuscocinereus (Dusky Piha)
About the Dusky Piha
The dusky piha (Lipaugus fuscocinereus) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The dusky piha was originally described as Querula fusco-cinerea, mistakenly placing it as a member of the Old World flycatcher family. It was later transferred to its current genus Lipaugus that had been erected in 1828.
The dusky piha is monotypic. It and the scimitar-winged piha (L. uropygialis) are sister species; the chestnut-capped piha (L. weberi) may also belong to that clade. The dusky piha is the largest member and has the longest tail of genus Lipaugus. They are 31 to 33 cm (12 to 13 in) long and weigh 120 to 138 g (4.2 to 4.9 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have medium gray upperparts and duskier gray wings and tail. Their underparts are paler gray with a brownish wash on the breast and belly. They have a dark brown iris, a dark brown or blackish bill with a paler base to the mandible, and gray legs and feet. Immatures have rufous tips on the wing coverts.
The dusky piha is a bird of the Andes. It is found along all three ranges of the Colombian... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky Piha in Los Nevados National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Piha in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Piha sighting in Los Nevados National Natural Park, based on 187 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Piha in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Piha in Los Nevados National Natural Park in our monthly data.