Noanamá puffbird

Bucco noanamae

The Noanamá puffbird (Bucco noanamae) is a small to medium-sized bird found in the humid forests of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It is known for its distinctive black and white plumage, with a black head and back, white underparts, and a broad white stripe across the wings. This species is often observed perched quietly in the midstory or lower canopy, where it hunts for insects and small vertebrates. The Noanamá puffbird prefers undisturbed primary forests and is particularly associated with areas near streams or rivers. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, this species is considered vulnerable to population declines.

Habitat: Humid forests near streams or rivers