About the Bearded Bellbird
The bearded bellbird, also known as the campanero or anvil-bird, is a passerine bird which occurs in northern South America. The male is about 28 cm (11 in) long with white plumage apart from a brown head and black wings. At his throat hang several black, unfeathered wattles. The female is a little smaller with olive-green head and upper parts, yellow underparts streaked with green and a yellow vent area. The male has a loud, repeated metallic hammering call, as well as various other vocalisations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Procnias averano |
| Species Codes | beabel1, BEBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bearded Bellbird belong to?
The Bearded Bellbird (Procnias averano) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bearded Bellbird?
The bearded bellbird, also known as the campanero or anvil-bird, is a passerine bird which occurs in northern South America. The male is about 28 cm (11 in) long with white plumage apart from a brown head and black wings. At his throat hang several black, unfeathered wattles. The female is a little ...
Where can I report a Bearded Bellbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bearded Bellbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beabel1, or on iNaturalist.
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