OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Lipaugus ("devoid of ligh") unirufus ("singly reddish brown")
Rufous Piha (Lipaugus unirufus) at Carara National Park, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: Lipaugus unirufus unirufus
Weight: 79-97g / Length: 22-26cm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Despite appearing very much like a thrush, and the local clay-coloured thrush in particular, the rufous piha is actually a member of the generally far more colourful contingas, or which it is one of the most northerly members. They have loud and distinctive calls resulting in them being seen far more often than heard.
Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cotingidae
Genus: Lipaugus
SUBSPECIES: L. u. unirufus, L. u. castaneotinctus
- Sighting Locations -
COSTA RICA - Spanish (Costa Rican) - Piha
Found in East Coast Lowlands and West Coast from Tarcoles Southwards
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Carara National Park
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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