About the Rufous-capped Nunlet
The rufous-capped nunlet is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Nonnula ruficapilla |
| Species Codes | rucnun1, RCNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-capped Nunlet belong to?
The Rufous-capped Nunlet (Nonnula ruficapilla) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-capped Nunlet?
The rufous-capped nunlet is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous-capped Nunlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-capped Nunlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucnun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
78
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