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Black-fronted Nunbird

Monasa nigrifrons

Least Concern
Envergure
25,6 cm
Poids
83,0 g
Famille
Bucconidae
Ordre
Piciformes

The Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons) is a bird species in the family Bucconidae, within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.6 cm and a weight of 83 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Poids 83,0 g 2.93 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU.

Taille de la couvée

3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Famille Bucconidae
Genus Monasa
Espèces Monasa nigrifrons

Distribution

Black-fronted Nunbird has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-fronted Nunbird endangered?
The Black-fronted Nunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-fronted Nunbird nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Black-fronted Nunbird?
The Black-fronted Nunbird has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 83.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-fronted Nunbird belong to?
The Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae.

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