Screaming Piha

Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans) at Atta Rainforest Lodge, Iwokrama (Photo by Kester Clarke www.kesterclarke.net)
Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans) at Atta Rainforest Lodge, Iwokrama (Photo by Kester Clarke www.kesterclarke.net)

The Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans) originally found only in humid forests in South America, is adapting well to human settlement areas like gardens and parks. It has dull grey wings and tail often somewhat browner. Screaming Pihas consume both fruit, especially figs, and insects.