About the Crescent-chested Puffbird
The crescent-chested puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Malacoptila striata |
| Species Codes | crcpuf1, GCCP, CCPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crescent-chested Puffbird belong to?
The Crescent-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila striata) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crescent-chested Puffbird?
The crescent-chested puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Crescent-chested Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Crescent-chested Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crcpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
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Species in Family
703
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