Chestnut-capped Puffbird
NameChestnut-capped Puffbird
Common NameChestnut-capped Puffbird
Scientific NameBucco macrodactylus
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent chestnut-brown cap extending to the nape. It has a white throat, bordered below by a broad black band across the upper breast, and a narrow white malar stripe. The upperparts are mottled brown, and the underparts are buffy-brown with faint streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, whistled notes or trills, often described as a series of 'peep-peep-peep' or a descending whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, its range includes parts of southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featureschestnut-brown cap, white throat, broad black breast band, stout dark bill, stocky build, perches motionless
Description
The Chestnut-capped Puffbird is a small, stocky bird known for its distinctive chestnut cap and habit of perching motionless for extended periods. It is an insectivore, typically found in the understory of lowland tropical forests, where it waits to sally forth and catch prey.
