NPA: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Important Bird Area).
Endemic: No.
Characteristics
This bird is one-of-a-kind. Males are completely black, with an erectile crest which, when upright, falls on top of its head towards its beak. A sort of “bib” of feathers hangs from its breast. Its iris is white and it has a thick, black beak. Females have a more subtle crest and bib.
Length: Male: 45-48 cm / 18-19 in, female: 38-42 cm / 15-17 in.
Threat: Least Concern.
Best Time for observation: All year round.
Habitat: It can be seen in treetops in seasonally flooded forests near large rivers or flying across large areas or rivers.
This bird is one-of-a-kind. Males are completely black, with an erectile crest which, when upright falls on top of its head towards its beak. A sort of “bib” of feathers hangs from its breast. Its iris is white and it has a thick, black beak. Females have a more subtle crest and bib.
It can be seen all year round in the treetops in seasonally flooded forest near large rivers or flying across large areas or rivers.
