Black-fronted Nunbird vs Greater Pied Puffbird
Monasa nigrifrons compared with Notharchus tectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Nunbird | Greater Pied Puffbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monasa nigrifrons | Notharchus tectus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Bucconidae | Bucconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 83.0 g (2.93 oz) | 30.5 g (1.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-fronted Nunbird only
None
Greater Pied Puffbird only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-fronted Nunbird
Least Concern
Greater Pied 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.