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Moustached Puffbird

Moustached Puffbird

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19 hours ago
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The Moustached Puffbird is a charming species, characterized by its streaked brown plumage and a distinct dark 'moustache' stripe. It is a quiet and often camouflaged forest bird.
Where to spot
Found in northern South America, particularly in Colombia and Venezuela. It inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive moustache stripe. It often perches quietly on low to mid-level branches in the understory. Its calls are typically soft whistles or trills, making it challenging to detect by sound, so visual scanning is important.
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.
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File:Malacoptila mystacalis -Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Malacoptila mystacalis - Bigotudo canoso.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) (8079771280).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) (8079771674).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) (8079778407).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) (8079779491).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) (8079781025).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its 'moustache' stripe helps to break up the outline of its face, further enhancing its ability to blend into the dappled light and shadows of its forest habitat.
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