Black-fronted Nunbird

Monasa nigrifrons

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Bucconidae

About

The black-fronted nunbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Fun Fact

Nunbirds are cooperative breeders where multiple adults from outside the breeding pair help excavate the burrow nest and feed the growing chicks.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in secondary forest, swampy river islands, transitional forest, and mid-succession to mature floodplain forest.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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