White-chested Puffbird
A species of Streaked Puffbirds Scientific name : Malacoptila fusca Genus : Streaked Puffbirds
White-chested Puffbird, A species of Streaked Puffbirds
Botanical name: Malacoptila fusca
Genus: Streaked Puffbirds
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Description
Description
The white-chested puffbird (Malacoptila fusca) is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae. It is one of seven species in the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
19 cm
Habitat
The white-chested Puffbird is found in the understory of tropical lowland evergreen forests, inhabiting both terra firme forests and varzea forests. It shows a preference for terra firme areas, especially in regions where it coexists with the Rufous-necked Puffbird.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Puffbirds Genus
Streaked Puffbirds Species
White-chested Puffbird