Barred Puffbird
NameBarred Puffbird
Common NameBarred Puffbird
Scientific NameNystalus radiatus
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown with heavy black barring. Underparts are paler, buffy-white to rufous, also heavily barred with black, particularly on the breast and flanks. The head is rufous-brown with fine black barring and a distinct pale supercilium. The stout bill is pale, often yellowish-green, and the tail is barred.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of plaintive, whistled notes, often descending in pitch, described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'peee-peee-peee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western South America, ranging from eastern Panama through western Colombia to western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesHeavy black barring, Pale, stout, yellowish-green bill, Pale supercilium, Sedentary perching behavior
Description
The Barred Puffbird is a medium-sized, stocky bird known for its striking barred plumage. It typically perches motionless for extended periods in humid forests, waiting to ambush insects.
