About the Three-wattled Bellbird
The three-wattled bellbird is a Central American migratory bird of the cotinga family. The sexes are very dissimilar in appearance. The male has a white head and throat and the remaining plumage is chestnut brown. From the base of his beak dangle three long, slender, black wattles that he uses in display. The female has olive plumage with yellowish streaked underparts and a yellow vent area.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Procnias tricarunculatus |
| Species Codes | thwbel, TWBE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Three-wattled Bellbird belong to?
The Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculatus) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Three-wattled Bellbird?
The Three-wattled Bellbird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Three-wattled Bellbird?
The three-wattled bellbird is a Central American migratory bird of the cotinga family. The sexes are very dissimilar in appearance. The male has a white head and throat and the remaining plumage is chestnut brown. From the base of his beak dangle three long, slender, black wattles that he uses in di...
Where can I report a Three-wattled Bellbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Three-wattled Bellbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thwbel, or on iNaturalist.
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