Three-wattled Bellbird
NameThree-wattled Bellbird
Common NameThree-wattled Bellbird
Scientific NameProcnias tricarunculatus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)51
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a brilliant white head and upper breast, sharply contrasting with a rich chestnut body, wings, and tail. Three long, black, worm-like wattles hang from the base of the bill. Females are duller, olive-green overall with a yellowish belly and lack wattles.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its extremely loud, metallic, bell-like calls, often described as 'bonk' or 'clank' sounds, which can be heard for long distances through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in humid montane forests of Central America, from eastern Honduras through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama. They undertake altitudinal migrations.
Identifying Featuresthree prominent black wattles (males), white head and chestnut body (males), extremely loud, bell-like calls, stocky build
Description
The male Three-wattled Bellbird is a striking bird known for its extremely loud, metallic, bell-like calls. It exhibits a unique appearance with a brilliant white head and chest, contrasting with a rich chestnut body, and three prominent black wattles hanging from its beak.
