Black-breasted Puffbird
Notharchus pectoralis
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The Black-breasted Puffbird is a stocky, large-headed bird of humid lowland forests in Panama and western Colombia, with bold black-and-white patterning and a broad black breast band. It sits motionless on exposed branches for long periods, watching for large insects, lizards, and small frogs to drop onto from above. It excavates nest burrows in the ground or in termite mounds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 66.03333333333333 g | 2.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Bucconidae |
| Genus | Notharchus |
| Species | Notharchus pectoralis |
Distribution
Black-breasted Puffbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucconidae family