Rose-collared Piha

The rose-collared piha (Lipaugus streptophorus) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. == Taxonomy and systematics == The rose-collared piha was originally described as Lathria streptophora. It was later transferred to its current genus Lipaugus that had been erected in 1828. The rose-collared piha is monotypic. == Description == The rose-collared piha is 20 to 22 cm (7.9 to 8.7 in) long. The species is sexually dimorphic, which is uncommon among Lipaugus cotingas. Adult males have a wide pinkish magenta collar that separates their medium gray head from their medium gray upperparts, wings, and tail. Their underparts are mostly paler gray with pinkish magenta undertail coverts. Adult females are slightly smaller than males; they have no collar and their undertail coverts are cinnamon-rufous. The male's plumage is unique. Females resemble the screaming piha (Lipaugus vociferans), which has the same two-toned gray plumage but with entirely pale gray underparts. == Distribution and habitat == The rose-collared piha is found on tepuis in the region where Venezuela's eastern Bolívar state, far western Guyana, and extreme northern Roraima state in Brazil meet. It inhabits the interior and edges of humid montane…