White-whiskered Puffbird

Malacoptila panamensis

Least Concern

The White-whiskered Puffbird is a sit-and-wait puffbird of humid forests and dense understory from Central America through tropical South America. 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

White-whiskered Puffbird Range — Humid forests and dense understory from Central America through tropical South America

Population

≈ 50K-499,999

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