three-wattled bellbird

The Three-Wattled Bellbird is known for its piercingly loud, metallic call, which is among the loudest of any bird species. Males are strikingly white with a bare, blue-colored throat and three fleshy black wattles dangling from the base of the throat, while females are more subdued with olive-green plumage. This species is primarily frugivorous, feeding on fruits and berries found in its tropical forest habitat. Males are known for their courtship displays, which include their loud, bell-like call. These birds are typically found in the cloud forests of Central America, where they occupy high-elevation forests and are most active during the breeding season.