Moustached 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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Family

Bucconidae

Genus

Malacoptila

Species

Malacoptila mystacalis (Moustached Puffbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラヒゲオオガシラ

Chinese 须蓬头鴷

Spanish Buco Bigotudo

French Tamatia à moustaches

German Schnurrbart-Faulvogel

Russian Усатая малакоптила

Similar Species in Malacoptila

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barbudo-de-coleira

Malacoptila semicincta

Least Concern

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barbudo-de-loro-branco

Malacoptila panamensis

Least Concern

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barbudo-de-pescoço-ferrugem

Malacoptila rufa

Least Concern

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barbudo-pardo

Malacoptila fusca

Least Concern

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barbudo-rajado

Malacoptila striata

Least Concern

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Black-streaked Puffbird

Malacoptila fulvogularis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moustached Puffbird?

The scientific name of Moustached Puffbird is Malacoptila mystacalis. It belongs to the genus Malacoptila.

What is the conservation status of Moustached Puffbird?

Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Moustached Puffbird live?

Moustached Puffbird is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Moustached Puffbird belong to?

Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) belongs to the genus Malacoptila, which is part of the taxonomic family Bucconidae.

Is Moustached Puffbird endangered?

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

What kingdom does Moustached Puffbird belong to?

Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Moustached Puffbird?

The closest relatives of Moustached Puffbird in the genus Malacoptila include barbudo-de-coleira, barbudo-de-loro-branco, barbudo-de-pescoço-ferrugem, barbudo-pardo, barbudo-rajado.