The Rufous-necked Puffbird is a distinctive species, characterized by its dark upperparts and a warm rufous wash on its neck and breast. It is a quiet and often secretive forest bird.
Where to spot
Found in parts of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests and mature secondary growth, often in the understory.
How to spot
Look for its rufous neck and breast. 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 perched motionless. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when foraging. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Found in parts of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests and mature secondary growth, often in the understory.
How to spot
Look for its rufous neck and breast. 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 perched motionless. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when foraging. It is a resident species.
This puffbird's foraging technique involves a sudden sally from its perch to snatch insects from leaves or in mid-air, returning to the same or a nearby perch.
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