About the Semicollared Puffbird
The semicollared puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is one of seven species of the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Malacoptila semicincta |
| Species Codes | sempuf1, SEPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Semicollared Puffbird belong to?
The Semicollared Puffbird (Malacoptila semicincta) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Semicollared Puffbird?
The semicollared puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is one of seven species of the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru....
Where can I report a Semicollared Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Semicollared Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sempuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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