Black-fronted Nunbird
NameBlack-fronted Nunbird
Common NameBlack-fronted Nunbird
Scientific NameMonasa nigrifrons
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly sooty black across the entire body. The forehead and lores are distinctly black, contrasting with the bright orange-red, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often mournful or whistling call, sometimes described as a series of 'whee-whee-whee' notes or a descending whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the Amazon basin of South America, inhabiting parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesAll-dark, sooty black plumage, Bright orange-red, stout bill, Black forehead and lores, Sedentary perching behavior
Description
The Black-fronted Nunbird is a medium-sized, entirely sooty-black bird with a striking bright orange-red bill. It is typically found in humid lowland forests, where it often perches motionless for extended periods, waiting to sally out and catch insects in flight.
