Black-breasted Puffbird
Notharchus pectoralis
The black-breasted puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Piciformes
Family
Bucconidae
Genus
Notharchus
Black-breasted Puffbird belongs to the family Bucconidae, order Piciformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The black-breasted puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
The Black-breasted Puffbird faces significant pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in South America's tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, logging, and urban development continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches, while the species' specialized feeding requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth forests, typically below 1000m elevation. The species prefers dense canopy areas with abundant insect prey and suitable nesting sites in tree cavities or termite mounds.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Habitat fragmentation
Logging activities
Urban development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Black-breasted Puffbird (Notharchus pectoralis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/black-breasted-puffbird