Chunky, stout billed, and often very conspicuous bird found mainly in dry and semi-humid forest north and west of the Andes. Note the ornate face pattern, buffy throat, and single black breast band. Pairs often perches in the open on exposed branches, wires, or fences, from which they sally out to snatch up a wide variety of prey. Song is a long series of whistles or clucks. Male and female often sing together in a noisy, chaotic duet.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Dry Forests
- Class: Aves
- Order: Piciformes
- Family: Bucconidae
- Genus: Hypnelus
Diet
Its diet is mostly insects but also includes small vertebrates like lizards and some fruits.
Colors
The face is mainly white with a large yellow eye. The upperparts are brown with whitish spotting and white wing tips
Fun Facts
Similar to Two-banded Puffbird, which is found mostly east of the Andes, but never has more than one band.
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Salamanca National Park
Salamanca National Park