Three-Wattled Bellbird
Procnias tricarunculatus · Monteverde, Costa Rica
The most reliable place to see the three-wattled bellbird in Costa Rica is Monteverde, while breeding males hold territory, best Mar–Jun. The bellbird is an altitudinal migrant — it only holds at any one elevation for part of the season — so timing and a guide who knows this season’s calling perches are everything.
Photographing the three-wattled bellbird
Calling males perch high against bright sky: bring long reach (500mm+), brace or use a monopod, and expose for the bird so it does not silhouette.
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Monthly sighting chance across the year · peak in May.
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