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- bellbird, any of several unrelated birds from various locations around the world that are named for their ringing voices. Four bellbird species live in Central and South America and constitute the genus Procnias, although only one, the white bellbird (P. alba), has a call that can actually be described as “bell-like.”
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The white bellbird (Procnias albus) is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is the world’s loudest bird, producing vocalizations of up to 125.4 decibels. The specific epithet is often spelled alba, but albus is correct due to the masculine gender of "Procnias".
The white bellbird lives in some of the most fascinating and unexplored forests in the world, and very little is known about its behaviour and dietary range, or really what it does and where it goes.
- Lowland tropical, subtropical forest canopies
- Up to about 28 cm (11 inches) long
- Approx. 8 years
Basic facts about White bellbird: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
The white bellbird, native to the Amazon rain forest, has the loudest recorded call of any bird: 125 decibels, or roughly as loud as a rock concert.
Bellbird, any of several unrelated birds from various locations around the world that are named for their ringing voices. Four bellbird species live in Central and South America and constitute the genus Procnias, although only one, the white bellbird (P. alba), has a call that can actually be.
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Medium-sized bird; heard far more than seen. All-white male is unmistakable; mostly green female is best identified by chunky proportions and long, sloping head profile. Found in tall forest, principally at higher elevations; common in the tepui region.
Oct 21, 2019 · A bird found in the Amazon has shattered the record for the loudest call, reaching the same volume as a pneumatic drill. The white bellbird, which lives in the mountains of the north-eastern...
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