About the Bare-throated Bellbird
The bare-throated bellbird is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in moist subtropical and tropical forests in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The male has white plumage and bristly bluish-black bare skin around its eye, beak and throat. The female is more drab, being olive-brown above with streaked yellow underparts. The male has one of the loudest known bird calls, producing a metallic sound similar to a hammer striking an anvil. This bird feeds strictly on fruit and plays a part in dispersing the seeds of forest trees. It is considered Near Threatened because of loss of its forest habitat and collection for the pet bird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Procnias nudicollis |
| Species Codes | batbel1, BTBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bare-throated Bellbird belong to?
The Bare-throated Bellbird (Procnias nudicollis) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bare-throated Bellbird?
The bare-throated bellbird is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae. It is found in moist subtropical and tropical forests in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The male has white plumage and bristly bluish-black bare skin around its eye, beak and throat. The female is more drab, being olive-brow...
Where can I report a Bare-throated Bellbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bare-throated Bellbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batbel1, or on iNaturalist.