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Moustached Puffbird
Malacoptila mystacalis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.1 cm
Weight
50.0 g
Family
Bucconidae
Order
Piciformes
The Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) is a bird species in the family Bucconidae, within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.1 cm and a weight of 50 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm | 7.1 in |
| Weight | 50.0 g | 1.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Bucconidae |
| Genus | Malacoptila |
| Species | Malacoptila mystacalis |
Distribution
Moustached Puffbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Moustached Puffbird endangered?
The Moustached Puffbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Moustached Puffbird nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Moustached Puffbird?
The Moustached Puffbird has a wingspan of 18.1 cm, weight of 50.0 g.
What order and family does the Moustached Puffbird belong to?
The Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucconidae family
Barred Puffbird
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Least Concern
Black-breasted Puffbird
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Least Concern
Black-fronted Nunbird
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Least Concern
Black Nunbird
Monasa atra
Least Concern
Black-streaked Puffbird
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Least Concern
Brown-banded Puffbird
Notharchus ordii
Least Concern
Brown Nunlet
Nonnula brunnea
Least Concern
Buff-bellied Puffbird
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Least Concern