Greater Pied Puffbird vs Barred Puffbird
Notharchus tectus compared with Nystalus radiatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Greater Pied Puffbird | Barred Puffbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notharchus tectus | Nystalus radiatus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Bucconidae | Bucconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 30.5 g (1.08 oz) | 61.0 g (2.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Greater Pied Puffbird only
Barred Puffbird only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Greater Pied Puffbird
Least Concern
Barred Puffbird
About These Birds
Barred Puffbird
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.