Rufous-capped Puffbird
Rufous-capped Puffbird
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The Rufous-capped Puffbird is a distinctive species, characterized by its striking rufous crown and nape, contrasting with dark upperparts and a white belly. It is a quiet and often elusive forest bird.
Where to spot
Found in northern South America, particularly in Venezuela, Colombia, and northern Brazil. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for its striking rufous cap. It often perches quietly on low to mid-level branches. 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 motionless. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when foraging. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Found in northern South America, particularly in Venezuela, Colombia, and northern Brazil. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for its striking rufous cap. It often perches quietly on low to mid-level branches. 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 motionless. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when foraging. It is a resident species.
This puffbird relies heavily on its cryptic plumage and motionless perching to ambush prey, often darting out swiftly to catch large insects or small vertebrates that pass nearby.
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