About the Rufous-necked Puffbird
The rufous-necked puffbird 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 | Malacoptila rufa |
| Species Codes | runpuf1, RNPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-necked Puffbird belong to?
The Rufous-necked Puffbird (Malacoptila rufa) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-necked Puffbird?
The rufous-necked puffbird 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-necked Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-necked Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code runpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
50
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