About the Black-breasted Puffbird
The black-breasted puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Notharchus pectoralis |
| Species Codes | blbpuf1, BBPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Puffbird belong to?
The Black-breasted Puffbird (Notharchus pectoralis) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Puffbird?
The black-breasted puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama....
Where can I report a Black-breasted Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
361
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