White-whiskered Puffbird

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Aves (طيور)

Order

Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)

Family

Bucconidae

Genus

Malacoptila

Species

Malacoptila panamensis (White-whiskered Puffbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コシラヒゲオオガシラ

Chinese 白须蓬头鴷

Spanish Buco barbón

French Tamatia de Lafresnaye

German Weißzügel-Faulvogel

Portuguese barbudo-de-loro-branco

Russian Белолицая малакоптила

Similar Species in Malacoptila

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Black-streaked Puffbird

Malacoptila fulvogularis

Least Concern

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Moustached Puffbird

Malacoptila mystacalis

Least Concern

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Rufous-necked Puffbird

Malacoptila rufa

Least Concern

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Semicollared Puffbird

Malacoptila semicincta

Least Concern

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White-chested Puffbird

Malacoptila fusca

Least Concern

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Crescent-chested Puffbird

Malacoptila striata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-whiskered Puffbird?

The scientific name of White-whiskered Puffbird is Malacoptila panamensis. It belongs to the genus Malacoptila.

What is the conservation status of White-whiskered Puffbird?

White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-whiskered Puffbird live?

White-whiskered Puffbird is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does White-whiskered Puffbird belong to?

White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis) belongs to the genus Malacoptila, which is part of the taxonomic family Bucconidae.

Is White-whiskered Puffbird endangered?

No, White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does White-whiskered Puffbird belong to?

White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of White-whiskered Puffbird?

The closest relatives of White-whiskered Puffbird in the genus Malacoptila include Black-streaked Puffbird, Moustached Puffbird, Rufous-necked Puffbird, Semicollared Puffbird, White-chested Puffbird.