About the Spotted Puffbird
The spotted puffbird is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Bucco tamatia |
| Species Codes | spopuf1, SPPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Puffbird belong to?
The Spotted Puffbird (Bucco tamatia) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Puffbird?
The spotted puffbird is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Spotted Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spopuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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