Two-banded Puffbird
NameTwo-banded Puffbird
Common NameTwo-banded Puffbird
Scientific NameHypnelus bicinctus
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsFeatures a brownish crown and nape, a white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe. Upperparts are dark brown with buff spotting. The underparts are buffy-white with two prominent dark brown to black bands across the breast, often mottled, and spotted flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes or a trilling call, often described as a repeated 'peep' or 'pweep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Venezuela, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesTwo prominent dark breast bands, Brownish crown with white supercilium, Stocky build and stout bill, Perches motionless for long periods
Description
A medium-sized puffbird endemic to northern Venezuela, characterized by its distinctive banded plumage. It typically perches motionless for extended periods, waiting to ambush large insects.
