The White-whiskered Puffbird is a small, stout bird with a distinctive white whisker-like marking on its face. It is known for its unique puffball appearance and sedentary behavior.
Habitat
Found in lowland tropical forests.
Diet
Insects and small vertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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