About the White-eared Puffbird
The white-eared puffbird is a species of bird in the Bucconidae family, the puffbirds. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Peru, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical dry forests, subtropical and tropical moist forests, gallery forests, tropical savanna, and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Nystalus chacuru |
| Species Codes | whepuf1, WEPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eared Puffbird belong to?
The White-eared Puffbird (Nystalus chacuru) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-eared Puffbird?
The white-eared puffbird is a species of bird in the Bucconidae family, the puffbirds. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Peru, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical dry forests, subtropical and tropical moist forests, gallery forests, tropical savanna, and heavily degraded...
Where can I report a White-eared Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eared Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whepuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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