Black-streaked Puffbird
A species of Streaked Puffbirds Scientific name : Malacoptila fulvogularis Genus : Streaked Puffbirds
Black-streaked Puffbird, A species of Streaked Puffbirds
Botanical name: Malacoptila fulvogularis
Genus: Streaked Puffbirds
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Description
Description
The black-streaked puffbird (Malacoptila fulvogularis) is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Size
22 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-streaked Puffbird primarily feasts on large invertebrates. It employs a sit-and-wait strategy, perching motionless in mid to low forest layers, then darting out swiftly to snatch prey off foliage. Occasionally, black-streaked Puffbird capitalizes on ant swarms and participates in mixed-species foraging groups.
Habitat
The black-streaked Puffbird is primarily found in the understory of humid primary subtropical and montane forests, as well as open woodlands along the eastern Andean foothills. Its habitat includes regions that are characterized by high humidity and dense forest areas, occasionally extending into dry and semi-deciduous forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Puffbirds Genus
Streaked Puffbirds Species
Black-streaked Puffbird