The black-bearded saki[1] is a species of bearded saki, a species of New World monkey, one of the five remaining monkeys of its kind.
- Black-bearded sakis are predominantly black in color, although some individuals have a browner coat.
- Males and females are usually distinguished by two rounded bulbs protruding from their foreheads.
- Another striking feature is its signature beards.
- The forehead and beard give them a nice rounded heart-shaped profile. They have somewhat lean bodies but are defined and covered with an even coat.
- From a distance, their conspicuous proportions and long, bushy tails make it difficult to see the head from behind.
- Black-bearded sakis possess shorter front legs than back legs and small, not fully opposable thumbs – traits perfect for running through the treetops.
