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Greater Pied Puffbird
Notharchus tectus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.9 cm
Weight
30.5 g
Family
Bucconidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 30.5 g | 1.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Bucconidae |
| Genus | Notharchus |
| Species | Notharchus tectus |
Distribution
Greater Pied Puffbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Greater Pied Puffbird endangered?
The Greater Pied Puffbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Greater Pied Puffbird nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Greater Pied Puffbird?
The Greater Pied Puffbird has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 30.5 g.
What order and family does the Greater Pied Puffbird belong to?
The Greater Pied Puffbird (Notharchus tectus) 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
Malacoptila fulvogularis
Least Concern
Brown-banded Puffbird
Notharchus ordii
Least Concern
Brown Nunlet
Nonnula brunnea
Least Concern
Buff-bellied Puffbird
Notharchus swainsoni
Least Concern