Sooty-capped Puffbird
A species of Nystactes Scientific name : Bucco noanamae Genus : Nystactes
Sooty-capped Puffbird, A species of Nystactes
Botanical name: Bucco noanamae
Genus: Nystactes
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Description
The sooty-capped puffbird (Bucco noanamae) is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Sooty-capped Puffbird predominantly consumes insects, employing a sit-and-wait strategy on open branches. It remains motionless and camouflaged before quickly diving on prey within understorey foliage.
Habitat
The sooty-capped Puffbird is typically found in moist and dense forests as well as secondary woodlands. It favors areas of regrowth, including former agricultural lands like abandoned cocoa plantations, and is also present in scrublands. This species is predominantly found in the understory of these habitats, within tropical lowland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
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