Buff-bellied Puffbird
A species of Black-and-white puffbirds Scientific name : Notharchus swainsoni Genus : Black-and-white puffbirds
Buff-bellied Puffbird, A species of Black-and-white puffbirds
Botanical name: Notharchus swainsoni
Genus: Black-and-white puffbirds
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Description
The buff-bellied puffbird (Notharchus swainsoni) is a species of puffbird in the family Bucconidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Buff-bellied Puffbird consumes a diverse diet of insects like beetles, ants, and caterpillars, along with small vertebrates and some plant material. It forages by still-hunting from high perches and exploits army-ant swarms for prey.
Habitat
The buff-bellied Puffbird is typically found in lowland humid forests, including areas of logged and tall secondary forests within tropical regions. These environments are generally characterized by high humidity and dense vegetation offering ample foraging opportunities and nesting sites.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
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