Black-streaked Puffbird
NameBlack-streaked Puffbird
Common NameBlack-streaked Puffbird
Scientific NameMalacoptila fulvogularis
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe Black-streaked Puffbird has dark brown upperparts heavily streaked with buff or white. Its underparts are whitish to buff, also densely streaked with dark brown or black, giving it a mottled appearance. A distinctive rufous or buffy collar is present on the hindneck and sides of the neck, and it possesses striking red eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, mournful, or plaintive whistles, which can sometimes accelerate or descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane and foothill forests of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked brown and white plumage, Prominent red eyes, Rufous/buffy collar on the neck, Stocky build with a large head, Sedentary perching behavior
Description
This puffbird is a stocky, medium-sized bird known for its heavily streaked plumage and sedentary behavior. It often perches motionless for extended periods, waiting to ambush insects in the forest understory.
