Bird of Today: White Bellbird 10/5/24

The White Bellbird is a smallish and unique looking bird of the Cotingidae family, found distributed within the moist rain forests of northeast South America, in places such as the Guianas, Venezuela, and around parts of Brazil. Males are easily distinguishable - stark white with a black bill and prominent wattle. Females however, are a somewhat wholly dark olive color, a very stark contrast to their Male counterparts. Though their looks are stunning on their own, the White Bellbird is more commonly known for their calls. They are the loudest birds in the world, creating a jarring and almost non-animal vocalization that has been recorded to reach up to 125.4 decibels, about that of a pneumatic riveter or chainsaw.

Within their tropical environments, the White Bellbird's diet mainly consists of fruit produced by the plants and trees which are often swallowed whole. Though the White Bellbird's population has decreased minutely due to deforestation, they are not currently labeled as vulnerable or endangered.


The world's loudest bird call!