Psophia viridis
The Dark-winged Trumpeter, Psophia viridis, is a charismatic, ground-dwelling bird endemic to the Amazon rainforest, instantly recognizable by its striking iridescent plumage and distinctive vocalizations. Averaging 45-52 cm (18-20 inches) in length and weighing 1.1-1.3 kg (2.4-2.9 lbs), this robust species features a predominantly black body with a rich, glossy dark green or purplish sheen across its back and wing coverts, contrasting with its dark head and belly. Its robust legs and neck ar...
This species primarily inhabits the understory of humid, lowland tropical rainforests, favoring dense primary and secondary growth, often near water sources. They are found at elevations typically below 500 meters (1,600 feet).
Their diet is omnivorous, consisting primarily of fallen fruits and a variety of invertebrates, including insects like army ants and spiders, supplemented by small vertebrates such as lizards and frogs. They primarily forage by gleaning from the forest floor.
Dark-winged Trumpeters are diurnal, spending their days foraging on the forest floor in cohesive groups of 3 to 10 individuals, and roosting communally in trees at night. Their foraging strategy often involves following army ant swarms, preying on the insects and small vertebrates flushed out by ...
The Dark-winged Trumpeter is an endemic resident of the Amazon basin, primarily found in Brazil south of the Amazon River, extending west into eastern Peru and northern Bolivia. Its distribution is generally confined to the lowland tropical rainforests below 500 meters (1,600 feet) elevation. The...
Least Concern
- The "trumpeter" name comes from their distinctive, deep, resonant calls that echo through the Amazonian forest. - Unlike most birds, Dark-winged Trumpeters are cooperatively polyandrous, meaning a single dominant female mates with multiple males, and the entire group helps raise the young. - Th...