Rusty-breasted Nunlet
Nonnula rubecula
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyBucconidae (Puffbirds)
- GenusNonnula (Nunlets)
- SpeciesNonnula rubecula (Rusty-breasted Nunlet)
About the Rusty-breasted Nunlet
The rusty-breasted nunlet (Nonnula rubecula) is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, and possibly French Guiana.
Taxonomists recognize the seven subspecies of rusty-breasted nunlet listed below. However, the species' taxonomy is unsettled. Some of the subspecies might be species in their own right, some might not be valid at all as separate taxa, and the nominate subspecies might actually represent two subspecies or species.
N. r. tapanahoniensis Mees (1968) N. r. duidae Chapman (1914) N. r. interfluvialis Parkes (1970) N. r. simulatrix Parkes (1970) N. r. cineracea Sclater, PL (1881) N. r. simplex Todd (1937) N. r. rubecula Spix (1824) The rusty-breasted nunlet is 14 to 16 cm (5.5 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 17 to 20 g (0.60 to 0.71 oz). The subspecies vary in structure and color from each other. In general, the more northerly subspecies have a longer and narrower bill and a shorter tail than the more southerly ones.
The nominate subspecies has what amounts to two or three color... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rusty-breasted Nunlet in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rusty-breasted Nunlet in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rusty-breasted Nunlet sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rusty-breasted Nunlet in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Rusty-breasted Nunlet in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.