Streaked Puffbirds
Malacoptila
Malacoptila is a genus of puffbirds in the family Bucconidae, one of ten genera. The seven species are found in Central and South America
The genus Malacoptila was introduced in 1841 by the English zoologist George Robert Gray. He listed three species in the new genus but did not specify the type. In 1855 Gray designated the type as Bucco fuscus Gmelin, 1788, the white-chested puffbird. The name Malacoptila combines the Ancient Greek malakos meaning "soft" with ptilon meaning "plumage" or "feather".
7 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 7 known species
White-whiskered Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila panamensis
Crescent-chested Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila striata
Moustached Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila mystacalis
Black-streaked Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila fulvogularis
White-chested Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila fusca
Rufous-necked Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila rufa
Semicollared Puffbird
speciesMalacoptila semicincta
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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