Crescent-chested Puffbird

Malacoptila striata

Least Concern

The Crescent-chested Puffbird is a sit-and-wait puffbird of Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. It watches from exposed or shaded perches, then darts out for insects, spiders, and small vertebrates, nesting in burrows or cavities depending on the species. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact forest, woodland, and nesting sites remain important locally.

Family

Bucconidae

Group

Puffbirds

Range

Crescent-chested Puffbird Range — Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil

Population

≈ 72K-129K

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