Habitat: This species can be found in forests, foothills, mostly in the highlands. Distribution: This species has been reported from Honduras to western Panama. It is rarely found in central Panama. Natural History Notes: The Three-wattled bellbird male can be easily recognized by its physical appearance, but also by its loud and unique call. The call starts by a sharp "ihrk", followed then by a pause, to then continue with a loud sharp "kyahrrk" or "krreeak". Very little is known about their migratory behavior, but it is known that they usually breeds in Costa Rica. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Vulnerable (VU). Characteristics: The size of this species varies between sexes. The male has a total length of 12 inches, whereas the female has a total length of 10.5 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). The male is very unique for the three worm-like wattles that hang loosely down from the base of the bill. The plumage of the male is mostly chestnut-red, but the head and neck contrast with a bright white coloration. The female has an olive plumage on the above with feathers tipped yellow. The part below is yellow but shows stripes olive colored. The female does not have any wattles. The immature bird will present the three wattles, rather shorter, but will have the female's plumage.