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Guianan Puffbird

Guianan Puffbird

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The Guianan Puffbird is a charming species, characterized by its black-and-white head pattern, brown upperparts, and white underparts with rufous flanks. It is a quiet inhabitant of Guianan forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of northern Brazil. It inhabits humid primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests, often near forest edges or clearings.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive head pattern and wait-and-pounce hunting style. It often perches upright on exposed branches in the mid-story. Its calls are typically soft whistles or trills, making it harder to detect by sound.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, but often spends long periods perched motionless. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when foraging. It is a resident species.
Like other puffbirds, it is a sit-and-wait predator, perching motionless for long periods before darting out to snatch insects in flight or from foliage.
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