About the Black-fronted Nunbird
The black-fronted nunbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Monasa nigrifrons |
| Species Codes | blfnun1, BFNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-fronted Nunbird belong to?
The Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-fronted Nunbird?
The black-fronted nunbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Black-fronted Nunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-fronted Nunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfnun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
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