Barred Puffbird

Barred Puffbird

Nystalus radiatus

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Bucconidae

About

The barred puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Panama, Colombia and Ecuador.

Fun Fact

In elevation it is usually found up to 900 m (3,000 ft) but has been recorded locally in the Mindo, Ecuador region as high as 1,675 m (5,500 ft) and once at 1,550 m (5,100 ft) in Colombia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet includes large insects of several orders and small lizards.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance