Bearded Bellbird
NameBearded Bellbird
Common NameBearded Bellbird
Scientific NameProcnias averano
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)27.8
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsThe male has a pure white body, a chestnut-brown head and upper neck, and black primary feathers. Its most distinctive feature is the prominent 'beard' of black, fleshy wattles hanging from its throat. Females are olive-green above and yellowish below with olive streaking, lacking the beard.
Vocalization / CallKnown for extremely loud, metallic, bell-like calls, often described as a 'bonk' or 'hammering' sound, which can be heard over long distances in the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including Trinidad, eastern Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesMale's distinctive black, fleshy 'beard' of wattles, Loud, metallic, bell-like vocalizations, Male's striking white body and chestnut head plumage, Robust build for a passerine
Description
The male Bearded Bellbird is a striking passerine known for its unique black, fleshy wattles hanging from its throat, resembling a beard. This species is famous for its extremely loud, metallic, bell-like calls that resonate through its humid tropical forest habitat.
