Rufous-capped Nunlet
Nonnula ruficapilla
The Rufous-capped Nunlet (Nonnula ruficapilla) is a rare puffbird found in 5 countries, weighing about 22 g. The rufous-capped nunlet is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds.
About the Rufous-capped Nunlet
The rufous-capped nunlet is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
How to identify it
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 the central underparts whitish. The bill is mostly silvery blue, the eye brown with a bare reddish ring around it, and the feet dark brownish gray. N. r. rufipectus has a darker cap and brighter breast than the nominate, N. Voice: The rufous-capped nunlet's song is a "long series (13–30 notes) of sharp, clear, short, upward-inflected whistles, 'fwick!-fwick!'...the series slightly softer and lower in pitch near beginning and end."
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-capped Nunlet?
- The rufous-capped nunlet is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs 14 to 22 g (0.49 to 0.78 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-capped Nunlet?
- The Rufous-capped Nunlet is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-capped Nunlet?
- The Rufous-capped Nunlet occurs in 5 countries, including Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-capped Nunlet?
- The Rufous-capped Nunlet is most easily confused with the Rusty-breasted Nunlet, the Grey-cheeked Nunlet and the Brown Nunlet.
- Is the Rufous-capped Nunlet endangered?
- The Rufous-capped Nunlet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Rufous-capped Nunlet for real
BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.