About the Chestnut-capped Puffbird
The chestnut-capped puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Bucco macrodactylus |
| Species Codes | chcpuf1, CCPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-capped Puffbird belong to?
The Chestnut-capped Puffbird (Bucco macrodactylus) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-capped Puffbird?
The chestnut-capped puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Chestnut-capped Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-capped Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
164
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