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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Piciformes Bucconidae

Pied Puffbird

Notharchus tectus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
14–17 cm
Body Mass
26.8 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 80

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 80).

DEF 51

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 51).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Costa Rica through Amazonia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Notharchus tectus subtectus

    e Costa Rica to c Colombia and sw Ecuador

  • Notharchus tectus picatus

    e Ecuador and e Peru

  • Notharchus tectus tectus

    s Venezuela, the Guianas and n Brazil

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Notharchus tectus

Which family does it belong to?

Puffbirds (Bucconidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Costa Rica through Amazonia

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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