Birds of Panama
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PICIFORMES: Bucconidae (Puffbirds)
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Genus: Nystalus (1 species, 6 worldwide)
Barred Puffbird
(Nystalus radiatus)
Utica, Colombia
Photograph by
Tom Friedel
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The distinctive slow 'bull-whistle' call is heard much more often than the bird is seen. Like other puffbirds, often sits still waiting for big insects. More common in moist habitats, but also found in dry forests.
© Tom Friedel - All Rights Reserved, except for images and data otherwise noted.
Colombia
Panama
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Mexico
Experimental sites:
Peru
Venezuela
The World
Brazil
Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:
Guyana
Cuba