mossy-throated bellbird

The mossy-throated bellbird, also known as the black-winged bellbird (Procnias averano), is one of four bellbird species found in Central and South America. These birds are named for their ringing voices, though only the white bellbird's call is truly bell-like. The mossy-throated bellbird is characterized by numerous thin wattles hanging from its throat. These jay-sized, fruit-eating birds are part of the larger cotinga family and are known for their calls, which can be heard from a great distance. They are difficult to observe as they prefer the tops of tall trees and swallow fruit whole, later regurgitating the seeds.1