Swallow-winged Puffbird
Swallow-winged Puffbird
100
13 hours ago
The Swallow-winged Puffbird is a unique member of the puffbird family, often resembling a swallow or swift due to its long, pointed wings and aerial foraging style. It has a dark, glossy plumage and a short tail.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, clearings, river banks, and forest edges, often near water, across a wide range in South America, including Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it perched conspicuously on an exposed branch, often over water or open areas, ready to launch into aerial pursuits. Watch for its swift, erratic flight pattern.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk when insect activity is high.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, clearings, river banks, and forest edges, often near water, across a wide range in South America, including Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for it perched conspicuously on an exposed branch, often over water or open areas, ready to launch into aerial pursuits. Watch for its swift, erratic flight pattern.
When to spot
Year-round; most active during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk when insect activity is high.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike most puffbirds that are ambush predators, the Swallow-winged Puffbird is primarily an aerial insectivore, catching insects in flight like a swallow.
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
