Black Nunbird
Monasa atra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="monasa-atra"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Nunbird (Monasa atra) is a bird species in the family Bucconidae, within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.1 cm and a weight of 89 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black Nunbird is a medium-sized puffbird with entirely glossy black plumage and a bright red bill. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests of the Guiana Shield and northeastern Amazonia, including Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil. It perches quietly in the mid to upper forest, making short sallying flights to capture large insects and small lizards.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.1 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 89.0 g | 3.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Bucconidae |
| Genus | Monasa |
| Species | Monasa atra |
Distribution
Black Nunbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucconidae family