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South America
Lazuli Puffbird
Notharchus swainsoni
About this species
A characteristic species of the Bucconidae family, the Lazuli Puffbird occupies mountain regions throughout South America. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Lazuli Puffbird is part of the order Galbuliformes and the Bucconidae family. Its preferred habitat is mountain, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Bucconidae family and Galbuliformes order.