About the Russet-throated Puffbird
The russet-throated puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Hypnelus ruficollis |
| Species Codes | rutpuf1, RTPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Russet-throated Puffbird belong to?
The Russet-throated Puffbird (Hypnelus ruficollis) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Russet-throated Puffbird?
The russet-throated puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Russet-throated Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Russet-throated Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
890
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