The Whitest, The Brightest And Along With That Long Feathery Goatee, Very Much The Proudest To Be The Loudest – Meet The White Bellbird!
This bird’s shriek is louder than a jackhammer, drowning out many other songbirds in the process!
Standing out against a backdrop of green he’s bright white and bold with his long feathery goatee, he makes sure you can’t miss him because he’s also the loudest.
Meet the White Bellbird
The white bellbird (Procnias albus), is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. The male of the species is pure white with a long black fleshy wattle which is sparsely covered with the same pure white feathers. This dangles from above his beak which dangles down, hanging from usually the right side of his bill.
The female of the species is generally olive in color, with yellowish streaks on her belly.
What made the White Bellbird so famous is its song.
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According to CNN, the white bellbird’s shriek is louder than a jackhammer, drowning out many other songbirds in the process. Holding the prestigious title of the loudest bird in the world reaching 125 dB
These birds are found in the Guianas, with smaller populations in Venezuela and the Brazilian state of Pará. In these areas they feed at higher elevations feeding on fruit, which at times they are able to eat whole, being able to open their beaks wider than 90 degrees. This ability is also thought to aid their loud vocalization skills.
Not much is known about breeding with this species. It is known the female alone tends the nest, feeding her hatchlings only on fruit.
This White Bellbirds population appears to be stable. However, it could be in slight decline due to deforestation.
Watch and listen to this amazing bird right here below!
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