Black-breasted Puffbird vs Western Striolated Puffbird
Notharchus pectoralis compared with Nystalus obamai
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Puffbird | Western Striolated Puffbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notharchus pectoralis | Nystalus obamai |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Bucconidae | Bucconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 66.03333333333333 g (2.33 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-breasted Puffbird
Not Evaluated
Western Striolated Puffbird
About These Birds
Black-breasted Puffbird
The Black-breasted Puffbird is a stocky, large-headed bird of humid lowland forests in Panama and western Colombia, with bold black-and-white patterning and a broad black breast band. It sits motionless on exposed branches for long periods, watching for large insects, lizards, and small frogs to drop onto from above. It excavates nest burrows in the ground or in termite mounds.