Black-breasted Puffbird
VU

Black-breasted Puffbird

Notharchus pectoralis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-breasted_puffbird

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Black-breasted Puffbird classified as Vulnerable?
Black-breasted Puffbird is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.
Where does Black-breasted Puffbird live?
Black-breasted Puffbird occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-breasted Puffbird?
The main threats to Black-breasted Puffbird are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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