White-chested Puffbird

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Family

Bucconidae

Genus

Malacoptila

Species

Malacoptila fusca (White-chested Puffbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナジロオオガシラ

Chinese 白胸噴鴷

Spanish Buco Pechiblanco

French Tamatia brun

German Weißbrust-Faulvogel

Portuguese barbudo-pardo

Russian Белогрудая 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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White-whiskered Puffbird

Malacoptila panamensis

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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Crescent-chested Puffbird

Malacoptila striata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-chested Puffbird?

The scientific name of White-chested Puffbird is Malacoptila fusca. It belongs to the genus Malacoptila.

What is the conservation status of White-chested Puffbird?

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

Where does White-chested Puffbird live?

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

What family does White-chested Puffbird belong to?

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

Is White-chested Puffbird endangered?

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

What kingdom does White-chested Puffbird belong to?

White-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila fusca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of White-chested Puffbird?

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