A bird with
a mustache on his face, which is covered in a coating of reddish and brown,
drew our attention recently. Because of the white color, its head stands out.
The environment is home to a plethora of unique creatures who never cease to
amaze us with their majesty.
The three
worm-like wattles of skin that hang from the bill's base give it its name. When
stretched during songs and interactions these wattles can reach a length of 10
cm (3.9 in). Even when expanded, the wattles stay flaccid.
The
three-Wattled Bellbirds like other bird families have males and females with
distinct characteristics. The male's head and throat are white, and the rest of
his plumage is chestnut brown. The female has olive plumage with a yellow vent
region and yellowish striped underparts. The three-wattled bellbird breeds in
Costa Rica's highland regions and migrates to western Honduras, Nicaragua, and
Panama in the winter.
Bellbirds
are known to be the world's loudest birds. Their tunes are strange and last a
long time. Due to habitat destruction, their living conditions are currently
classed as fragile. In Costa Rica, these birds breed at high elevations. Male
birds shake their wattles while singing to attract females during the breeding
season.
The center
of the three wattles can be constructed into an upright position, and they can
be as long as 10 cm (4 in). Female bellbirds are smaller and less striking than
male bellbirds. They have whitish streaking on the face, a buffy-streaked
throat, and golden-brown streaking along the chest, as well as pale-grey
under-tail coverts.
Fruit is a
favorite food of three-wattled bellbirds, especially those from the Lauraceae
family, which includes the avocado.
Check out the video below to listen to their special tune.
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