White-eared Puffbird
NameWhite-eared Puffbird
Common NameWhite-eared Puffbird
Scientific NameNystalus chacuru
FamilyBucconidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThis puffbird has mottled brownish-grey upperparts with fine barring, contrasting with clean white underparts and a distinct black band across the chest. Its face features a black mask extending through the eye, bordered by a prominent white ear patch, and it possesses a striking orange-red bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'chacuru' or 'chacururu'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe White-eared Puffbird is found in South America, with its range extending across parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featureswhite ear patch, black eye mask, black breast band, orange-red bill, mottled brown upperparts, white underparts, stocky build
Description
The White-eared Puffbird is a stocky, medium-sized bird with a large head and a prominent, slightly hooked bill. It is typically found perching motionless for extended periods, waiting to ambush insects and small vertebrates from its perch in open woodlands and savannas.
