Spotted Puffbird
NameSpotted Puffbird
Common NameSpotted Puffbird
Scientific NameBucco tamatia
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown with fine barring, while the underparts are white to buff, heavily spotted and barred with black or dark brown. It features a prominent rufous or orange collar/throat band, a dark malar stripe, and a dark crown often streaked with rufous. The eyes are bright red, and the bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, whistled notes or a trilling call. It is often described as a soft, descending whistle like 'peee-ew' or a rapid 'tew-tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesStocky build with a large head, Bright red eyes, Prominent orange/rufous throat band, Heavily spotted and barred underparts, Dark, stout bill, Often perches motionless
Description
The Spotted Puffbird is a small, stocky bird known for its habit of perching motionless for long periods, waiting to ambush prey. It is characterized by its distinctive spotted plumage and a relatively large head, often found in the understory of tropical forests.
