🐦
Guianan Puffbird
Notharchus macrorhynchos
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="notharchus-macrorhynchos"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/notharchus-macrorhynchos/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/notharchus-macrorhynchos/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/notharchus-macrorhynchos/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="notharchus-macrorhynchos"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
21.8 cm
Weight
93.5 g
Family
Bucconidae
Order
Piciformes
The Guianan Puffbird (Notharchus macrorhynchos) is a bird species in the family Bucconidae, within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 93.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 93.5 g | 3.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Bucconidae |
| Genus | Notharchus |
| Species | Notharchus macrorhynchos |
Distribution
Guianan Puffbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Guianan Puffbird endangered?
The Guianan Puffbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Guianan Puffbird nest?
Nest type: BU,CV.
How big is the Guianan Puffbird?
The Guianan Puffbird has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 93.5 g.
What order and family does the Guianan Puffbird belong to?
The Guianan Puffbird (Notharchus macrorhynchos) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucconidae family
Barred Puffbird
Nystalus radiatus
Least Concern
Black-breasted Puffbird
Notharchus pectoralis
Least Concern
Black-fronted Nunbird
Monasa nigrifrons
Least Concern
Black Nunbird
Monasa atra
Least Concern
Black-streaked Puffbird
Malacoptila fulvogularis
Least Concern
Brown-banded Puffbird
Notharchus ordii
Least Concern
Brown Nunlet
Nonnula brunnea
Least Concern
Buff-bellied Puffbird
Notharchus swainsoni
Least Concern