About the White-necked Puffbird
The white-necked puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Mexico, Central America, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Notharchus hyperrhynchus |
| Species Codes | whnpuf2, WNPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Puffbird belong to?
The White-necked Puffbird (Notharchus hyperrhynchus) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-necked Puffbird?
The white-necked puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Mexico, Central America, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-necked Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnpuf2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
37
Species in Family
1,665
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