Rufous-capped Nunlet
Nonnula ruficapilla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyBucconidae (Puffbirds)
- GenusNonnula (Nunlets)
- SpeciesNonnula ruficapilla (Rufous-capped Nunlet)
About the Rufous-capped Nunlet
The rufous-capped nunlet (Nonnula ruficapilla) is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. These four subspecies of rufous-capped nunlet are generally recognized:
N. r. rufipectus Chapman (1928) N. r. ruficapilla Tschudi (1844) N. r. inundata Novaes (1991) N. r. nattereri Hellmayr (1921) The grey-cheeked nunlet (N. frontalis) and brown nunlet (N. brunnea) have sometimes been suggested to be conspecific with the rufous-capped nunlet. Alternatively, one subspecies grey-capped nunlet, N. f. pallescens, has been suggested to instead be a subspecies of rufous-capped nunlet. The rufous-capped, grey-cheeked, and chestnut-headed (N. amaurocephala) nunlets form a superspecies.
The rufous-capped nunlet is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs 14 to 22 g (0.49 to 0.78 oz). The nominate subspecies has a large rich chestnut crown. The rest of the face, its nape, and the sides of the breast are cold gray. The rest of the upperparts are plain dull brown with some reddish highlights. The chin and breast are reddish orange, the flanks a paler rufous, and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-capped Nunlet in Cordillera Azul National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cordillera Azul National Park
Black-fronted Nunbird
Monasa nigrifrons
Swallow-wing Puffbird
Chelidoptera tenebrosa
White-fronted Nunbird
Monasa morphoeus
Yellow-billed Nunbird
Monasa flavirostris
Western Puffbird
Nystalus obamai
Lanceolated Monklet
Micromonacha lanceolata
White-necked Puffbird
Notharchus hyperrhynchus
Chestnut-capped Puffbird
Bucco macrodactylus
Black-streaked Puffbird
Malacoptila fulvogularis
Collared Puffbird
Bucco capensis
White-chested Puffbird
Malacoptila fusca
White-faced Nunbird
Hapaloptila castanea
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-capped Nunlet in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-capped Nunlet sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-capped Nunlet in Cordillera Azul National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-capped Nunlet in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.