Black-fronted Nunbird vs Western Striolated Puffbird
Monasa nigrifrons compared with Nystalus obamai
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Nunbird | Western Striolated Puffbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monasa nigrifrons | Nystalus obamai |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Bucconidae | Bucconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 83.0 g (2.93 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-fronted Nunbird
Not Evaluated
Western Striolated Puffbird
About These Birds
Black-fronted Nunbird
The Black-fronted Nunbird is a medium-sized puffbird with mostly black plumage, a bright red bill, and a bold black forehead accentuating its large round head. It inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests from Colombia and Ecuador east through Amazonia to Brazil and Bolivia. It perches quietly on exposed branches in the forest midstory, sallying out to catch large insects and small lizards.