Known as one of the loudest birds in the world, the male Bare-throated Bellbird is a brilliant white bird found within the Atlantic Rainforest. The call itself is a result of extreme sexual selection where the less striking female lacks the far carrying metallic cry. This rapidly declining species is currently listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List category. The reason is not only due to the increased rate of habitat loss, but also the more intense trapping pressures as its call and plumage make it a popular demand for a caged bird.
They are still quite common in Brasil near Parque Estadual Turístico Alta Ribeira, also known as PETAR, where this video was shot. While quite easy to hear, spotting one is surprisingly hard.
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