Rufous-necked Puffbird
NameRufous-necked Puffbird
Common NameRufous-necked Puffbird
Scientific NameMalacoptila rufa
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThis puffbird features a distinctive rufous collar around its neck. Its crown is greyish-brown with fine white streaking, contrasting with dark brown upperparts. The underparts are pale buffy-white, and it has a dark eye and a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, whistled 'wheee-oo' or 'peee-oo' and a trilled 'trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin of South America, primarily in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous collar, Streaked greyish-brown crown, Stout dark bill, Sedentary perching behavior, Puffy body plumage
Description
The Rufous-necked Puffbird is a small, stocky bird known for its sedentary nature, often perching motionless for extended periods in the forest understory. It has a somewhat 'puffy' appearance due to its loose plumage, characteristic of puffbirds. This species primarily feeds on insects, ambushing them from its perch.
