About the Black Nunbird
The black nunbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Monasa atra |
| Species Codes | blanun1, BLNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Nunbird belong to?
The Black Nunbird (Monasa atra) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black Nunbird?
The black nunbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Black Nunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Nunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blanun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
2,864
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