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Barred Puffbird
Nystalus radiatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.3 cm
Weight
61.0 g
Family
Bucconidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Barred Puffbird is a puffbird of the family Bucconidae found in humid forests and forest edges from Panama to northwestern South America. Weighing about 61g with a wingspan of 18.3cm, it has intricately barred rufous-and-black plumage. It perches motionless in the forest understory, sallying out to catch large insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.3 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 61.0 g | 2.15 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 | Nystalus |
| Species | Nystalus radiatus |
Distribution
Barred Puffbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barred Puffbird endangered?
The Barred Puffbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Puffbird nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Barred Puffbird?
The Barred Puffbird has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 61.0 g.
What order and family does the Barred Puffbird belong to?
The Barred Puffbird (Nystalus radiatus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucconidae family
Black-breasted Puffbird
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Least Concern
Black-fronted Nunbird
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Least Concern
Black Nunbird
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Least Concern
Black-streaked Puffbird
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Least Concern
Brown-banded Puffbird
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Least Concern
Brown Nunlet
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Least Concern
Buff-bellied Puffbird
Notharchus swainsoni
Least Concern
Chestnut-capped Puffbird
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Least Concern