About the White-faced Nunbird
The white-faced nunbird is a species of near passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Hapaloptila castanea |
| Species Codes | whfnun2, WFNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-faced Nunbird belong to?
The White-faced Nunbird (Hapaloptila castanea) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-faced Nunbird?
The white-faced nunbird is a species of near passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a White-faced Nunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-faced Nunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whfnun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
84
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