Semicollared Puffbird
A species of Streaked Puffbirds Scientific name : Malacoptila semicincta Genus : Streaked Puffbirds
Semicollared Puffbird, A species of Streaked Puffbirds
Botanical name: Malacoptila semicincta
Genus: Streaked Puffbirds
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The semicollared puffbird (Malacoptila semicincta) is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae. It is one of seven species of the genus Malacoptila. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Diet details for semicollared Puffbird are currently unavailable, requiring further observation and research to understand its feeding habits and dietary preferences.
Habitat
The semicollared Puffbird is typically found in the understory and lower to mid-story vegetation at the fringes of humid tropical lowland evergreen forests, as well as areas of transitional forest. This bird favors the dense foliage near forest edges, which provides a suitable environment for its nesting and foraging activities.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Puffbirds Genus
Streaked Puffbirds Species
Semicollared Puffbird