Guianan Puffbird
Guianan Puffbird (<em>Notharchus macrorhynchos</em>) is a species of Puffbirds (<em>Bucconidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Overview
Guianan Puffbird (Notharchus macrorhynchos) is a species of Puffbirds (Bucconidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Notharchus; binomial: Notharchus macrorhynchos; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Guianan Puffbird is the new name for N. macrorhynchos, because SACC 157, 158 transferred "White-necked Puffbird" to the newly recognized, widespread N. hyperrhynchus (Rasmussen & Collar 2002).
