Brown Nunlet
NameBrown Nunlet
Common NameBrown Nunlet
Scientific NameNonnula brunnea
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, with a slightly paler, rufous-tinged belly. The crown and nape are often a dull grayish-brown, subtly contrasting with the warmer brown back. It possesses a distinctive pale, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, high-pitched whistles or trills, often described as a rapid 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee' or a descending 'peee-peee-peee-peee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western Amazon basin, found in eastern Colombia and northeastern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesOverall dull brown plumage, Pale, slender, slightly upturned bill, Greyish crown contrasting with warmer brown body, Quiet, often solitary behavior, Perches upright in forest understory
Description
The Brown Nunlet is a small, rather plain brown puffbird characterized by its quiet demeanor and preference for the understory of humid forests. It typically perches motionless for long periods, making sudden sallies to catch insects.
