White-eared Puffbird
White-eared Puffbird
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The White-eared Puffbird is a distinctive species, characterized by its streaked brown plumage and prominent white ear coverts. It is a quiet and often elusive forest bird.
Where to spot
Widespread across parts of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. It inhabits open woodlands, cerrados, gallery forests, and dry scrub, often in semi-arid areas.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white ear patch. It often perches upright on exposed branches, scanning for insects. 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
Widespread across parts of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. It inhabits open woodlands, cerrados, gallery forests, and dry scrub, often in semi-arid areas.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white ear patch. It often perches upright on exposed branches, scanning for insects. 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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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
Its white ear patch provides a striking contrast against its otherwise cryptic plumage, acting as a key identification marker even when the bird is otherwise camouflaged.
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