Black Nunbird
NameBlack Nunbird
Common NameBlack Nunbird
Scientific NameMonasa atra
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely sooty black to dark gray, with a contrasting bright orange bill. A small white patch is visible on the primary coverts of the folded wing.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include distinctive, often mournful or whistling calls, sometimes described as a series of clear, descending whistles or a 'whoo-whoo-whoo' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, specifically in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of northern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbright orange bill, entirely dark sooty-black plumage, small white patch on wing, quiet perching behavior
Description
The Black Nunbird is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged bird characterized by its striking bright orange bill. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story of tropical forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
