#notharchus tectus

January 19, 2024 - Pied Puffbird (Notharchus tectus) These puffbirds are found in and around forests and woodlands, often near water, from Nicaragua south to parts of central Brazil and Bolivia. They feed on insects, including dragonflies, grasshoppers, moths, bees, and wasps, foraging in short flights, often high in the canopy. They nest in holes dug into arboreal termite nests, laying clutches of two eggs. Both parents care for the chicks.