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White-chested Puffbird
Malacoptila fusca
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Least Concern
Envergure
17,5 cm
Poids
46,0 g
Famille
Bucconidae
Ordre
Piciformes
The White-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila fusca) is a bird species in the family Bucconidae, within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.5 cm and a weight of 46 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 17,5 cm | 6.9 in |
| Poids | 46,0 g | 1.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Bucconidae |
| Genus | Malacoptila |
| Espèces | Malacoptila fusca |
Distribution
White-chested Puffbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the White-chested Puffbird endangered?
The White-chested Puffbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-chested Puffbird nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the White-chested Puffbird?
The White-chested Puffbird has a wingspan of 17.5 cm, weight of 46.0 g.
What order and family does the White-chested Puffbird belong to?
The White-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila fusca) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucconidae family
Semicollared Puffbird
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Least Concern
Black-streaked Puffbird
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Least Concern
Rufous-capped Nunlet
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Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Nunlet
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Least Concern
Yellow-billed Nunbird
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Least Concern
Fulvous-chinned Nunlet
Nonnula sclateri
Least Concern
White-necked Puffbird
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Least Concern
Grey-cheeked Nunlet
Nonnula frontalis
Least Concern