Buff-bellied Puffbird
NameBuff-bellied Puffbird
Common NameBuff-bellied Puffbird
Scientific NameNotharchus pectoralis
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and nape, a broad white collar, and a black mask. The upperparts are black, contrasting with a prominent black breast band and a buffy to rufous-buff belly and flanks.
Vocalization / CallGenerally quiet, but can emit a soft, high-pitched, descending whistle, sometimes described as 'peee-ooo' or 'whee-oo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from eastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white collar, black breast band, buff belly, heavy black bill, sedentary perching
Description
This medium-sized puffbird is characterized by its striking black, white, and buff plumage. It typically perches motionless for extended periods in the forest canopy, waiting to sally out to catch flying insects.
