From Howler Monkeys to Cicadas: 10 Loudest Rainforest Animals

Howler Monkey  (Alouatta)

African Elephants travel in close groups with experienced matriarchs. They communicate using sounds, touch, and body language for safety and survival.

Greater Bulldog Bat (Noctilio leporinus)

With sharp echolocation clicks, this bat hunts fish over rivers. Its calls are among the loudest in the bat world.

Lesser Bulldog Bat  (Noctilio albiventris)

This smaller cousin also uses piercing ultrasonic calls. It relies on them to navigate and catch insects at night.

Salmon-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis)

This pink-crested parrot screams at over 120 decibels. Its shrill call is louder than most rock concerts!

White Bellbird  (Procnias albus)

The loudest bird on Earth, its call reaches 125 decibels. Males shout to attract females perched close by.

Bare-Throated Bellbird (Procnias nudicollis)

Known for metallic, bell-like notes echoing across trees. Its calls can stun listeners with their sharp clarity.

Screaming Piha  (Lipaugus vociferans)

Called the “voice of the rainforest,” its cry is deafening. Its powerful song carries far through the jungle.

African Cicada  (Brevisana brevis)

This insect’s buzz can hit 106 decibels. Despite its tiny size, its sound dominates the rainforest canopy.

Horned Screamer  (Anhima cornuta)

This large bird bellows with deep, honking calls. Its voice carries across wetland forests like a foghorn.

Coquí  (Eleutherodactylus)

A tiny frog with a mighty “ko-kee” cry. Its call fills tropical nights, louder than its body size suggests.