How to Identify Bucconidae

Bucconidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Piciformes, class Aves. The family contains 23 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Bucconidae Species

How to identify Nystalus radiatus (P.L.Sclater, 1854)

Nystalus radiatus (P.L.Sclater, 1854)

Nystalus radiatus (P.L.Sclater, 1854)

Nystalus radiatus, the barred puffbird, is a small Neotropical puffbird found ac…

How to identify Bucco macrodactylus (von Spix, 1824)

Bucco macrodactylus (von Spix, 1824)

Bucco macrodactylus (von Spix, 1824)

Bucco macrodactylus, the chestnut-capped puffbird, is a small uniquely-plumaged …

How to identify Malacoptila panamensis Lafresnaye, 1847

Malacoptila panamensis Lafresnaye, 1847

Malacoptila panamensis Lafresnaye, 1847

Malacoptila panamensis, the white-whiskered puffbird, is a small Neotropical bir…

How to identify Nonnula rubecula (von Spix, 1824)

Nonnula rubecula (von Spix, 1824)

Nonnula rubecula (von Spix, 1824)

Nonnula rubecula, the rusty-breasted nunlet, is a small bird with variable subsp…

How to identify Monasa flavirostris Strickland, 1850

Monasa flavirostris Strickland, 1850

Monasa flavirostris Strickland, 1850

Monasa flavirostris (yellow-billed nunbird) is a small black nearctic bird found…

How to identify Nystalus chacuru (Vieillot, 1816)

Nystalus chacuru (Vieillot, 1816)

Nystalus chacuru (Vieillot, 1816)

Nystalus chacuru, the white-eared puffbird, is a distinctive plump puffbird foun…

How to identify Nonnula frontalis (P.L.Sclater, 1854)

Nonnula frontalis (P.L.Sclater, 1854)

Nonnula frontalis (P.L.Sclater, 1854)

This is a description of the small puffbird species Nonnula frontalis, the grey-…

How to identify Monasa atra (Boddaert, 1783)

Monasa atra (Boddaert, 1783)

Monasa atra (Boddaert, 1783)

Monasa atra, the black nunbird, is a gray and black bird with a red bill found i…

How to identify Monasa nigrifrons (von Spix, 1824)

Monasa nigrifrons (von Spix, 1824)

Monasa nigrifrons (von Spix, 1824)

Monasa nigrifrons, the black-fronted nunbird, has two subspecies with distinct r…

How to identify Nystalus maculatus (J.F.Gmelin, 1788)

Nystalus maculatus (J.F.Gmelin, 1788)

Nystalus maculatus (J.F.Gmelin, 1788)

Nystalus maculatus, the spot-backed puffbird, is a small bird found in central S…

How to identify Notharchus swainsoni (G.R.Gray, 1846)

Notharchus swainsoni (G.R.Gray, 1846)

Notharchus swainsoni (G.R.Gray, 1846)

Notharchus swainsoni, the buff-bellied puffbird, is a small bird found in South …

How to identify Malacoptila mystacalis (Lafresnaye, 1850)

Malacoptila mystacalis (Lafresnaye, 1850)

Malacoptila mystacalis (Lafresnaye, 1850)

Malacoptila mystacalis, the moustached puffbird, is an Andean puffbird species w…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Bucconidae?

Bucconidae animals belong to the Piciformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Four subspecies of the white-whiskered puffbird have distinct ranges. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Bucconidae?

Bucconidae is classified in the order Piciformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The nominate subspecies has two or three distinct color morphs.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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