About the Moustached Puffbird
The moustached puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is one of seven species in the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Malacoptila mystacalis |
| Species Codes | moupuf1, MOPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Puffbird belong to?
The Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Moustached Puffbird?
The moustached puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is one of seven species in the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Moustached Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moupuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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