Two New Birds Louder Than Jackhammers Just Dropped
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- Scientists have identified the bare-throated bellbird and red-legged seriema as new contenders for the world's loudest bird, both exceeding 120 decibels.
- These two species join the white bellbird, which held the record since 2019, in a special class of extremely loud birds.
- The study, published in Evolution, measured vocal amplitude in 123 bird species using laser rangefinders and sound level meters.
- No clear link was found between extreme loudness and ecological factors such as habitat or mating system.
- There appears to be a ceiling of around 120-125 decibels for terrestrial animals.