About the Collared Puffbird
The collared puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Bucco capensis |
| Species Codes | colpuf1, COPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Puffbird belong to?
The Collared Puffbird (Bucco capensis) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Collared Puffbird?
The collared puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Collared Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
124
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