Sooty-capped Puffbird
NameSooty-capped Puffbird
Common NameSooty-capped Puffbird
Scientific NameBucco noanamae
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThis puffbird has a dark sooty-grey cap, a prominent white collar that extends around the neck, and a distinct black breast band. Its upperparts are dark brown, while the underparts are white, heavily spotted with black or dark brown. It possesses a stout, dark bill and striking red eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, whistled notes or a series of melancholy trills, often described as a soft 'whee-oo' or 'pee-ooo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Colombia, primarily found in the Chocó biogeographic region, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Identifying Featuressooty-grey cap, prominent white collar, black breast band, spotted underparts, red eyes, stout dark bill
Description
The Sooty-capped Puffbird is a small, stocky bird typically found perching quietly in the mid-story of humid forests, waiting to sally forth and catch insects. It is characterized by its distinctive dark cap and contrasting white collar, making it easily identifiable in its range.
