Rufous-necked Puffbird
A species of Streaked Puffbirds Scientific name : Malacoptila rufa Genus : Streaked Puffbirds
Rufous-necked Puffbird, A species of Streaked Puffbirds
Botanical name: Malacoptila rufa
Genus: Streaked Puffbirds
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Description
Description
The rufous-necked puffbird (Malacoptila rufa) is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
18 cm
Habitat
The rufous-necked Puffbird inhabits the understory of lowland evergreen forests, thriving predominantly in areas subject to seasonal flooding. This bird species also extends to terra firme forests, showing adaptability to various densely vegetated forest conditions within broader tropical regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Puffbirds Genus
Streaked Puffbirds Species
Rufous-necked Puffbird