White-fronted Nunbird
NameWhite-fronted Nunbird
Common NameWhite-fronted Nunbird
Scientific NameMonasa morphoeus
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark sooty-gray to black, with a prominent white patch on the forehead extending above the eyes. The bill is a vibrant coral red, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include distinctive, often mournful or whistling calls, such as a series of accelerating 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes that rise in pitch, or a 'whee-whee-whee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBright red bill, Prominent white forehead patch, Dark sooty-gray to black plumage, Quiet, upright perch in forest mid-story
Description
The White-fronted Nunbird is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged bird known for its striking white forehead and bright red bill. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story of tropical forests, often sallying out to catch insects in flight.
