About the White-chested Puffbird
The white-chested puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is one of seven species in the genus Malacoptila. It is found in 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 | Malacoptila fusca |
| Species Codes | whcpuf1, WCPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chested Puffbird belong to?
The White-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila fusca) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-chested Puffbird?
The white-chested puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is one of seven species in the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-chested Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chested Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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