Research records Bare-throated Bellbird and Red-legged Seriema calls over 122.4 decibels.
USA: (RightNow) The calls of the world’s two loudest birds have astonished scientists. These birds’ calls exceed 120 decibels, equivalent to a jackhammer’s noise.
The research recorded the calls of the Bare-throated Bellbird and Red-legged Seriema as particularly loud. Their call intensity ranged from 122.4 to 131 decibels. The study was conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
According to recent research, the Bare-throated Bellbird leads in terms of the loudest call. Meanwhile, the Red-legged Seriema is also notable for its average call intensity.
This research is significant for measuring the intensity of birds’ calls. It aids in assessing birds’ calls in the wild.
It is noteworthy that in 2019, the White Bellbird was declared the loudest bird. Its call was included in the Guinness World Records.















