Yellow-billed Nunbird
NameYellow-billed Nunbird
Common NameYellow-billed Nunbird
Scientific NameMonasa flavirostris
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with a distinctive bright yellow, stout bill. A prominent white stripe runs along the flanks, visible when the bird is perched.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, often mournful or whistling calls, described as a series of clear, descending whistles or trills, sometimes given in duets.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin of South America, including parts of eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, western Brazil, and southeastern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow, stout bill, Entirely black body plumage, Prominent white stripe on flanks/shoulders, Perching behavior in forest mid-story
Description
The Yellow-billed Nunbird is a medium-sized, entirely black puffbird with a striking bright yellow bill and a prominent white stripe on its flanks. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects.
