About the Chestnut-headed Nunlet
The chestnut-headed nunlet is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Nonnula amaurocephala |
| Species Codes | chhnun1, CHNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-headed Nunlet belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Nunlet (Nonnula amaurocephala) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-headed Nunlet?
The chestnut-headed nunlet is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Chestnut-headed Nunlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-headed Nunlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chhnun1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
2
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