About the Swallow-winged Puffbird
The swallow-winged puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is also called the swallow-wing. 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 | Chelidoptera tenebrosa |
| Species Codes | swwpuf1, SWPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swallow-winged Puffbird belong to?
The Swallow-winged Puffbird (Chelidoptera tenebrosa) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Swallow-winged Puffbird?
The swallow-winged puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is also called the swallow-wing. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Swallow-winged Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Swallow-winged Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swwpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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