White-chested Puffbird
White-chested Puffbird
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The White-chested Puffbird is a distinctive species, characterized by its dark upperparts and a contrasting clean white chest and belly. It is a quiet and somewhat elusive forest bird.
Where to spot
Found in northwestern South America, including parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for its clean white chest contrasting with its dark upperparts. It often perches quietly on low to mid-level branches in the understory. Its calls are typically soft whistles or trills, making it hard 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 northwestern South America, including parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth.
How to spot
Look for its clean white chest contrasting with its dark upperparts. It often perches quietly on low to mid-level branches in the understory. Its calls are typically soft whistles or trills, making it hard 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 is known to nest in burrows dug into the ground or in termite mounds, providing a safe and camouflaged nesting site for its clutch.
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