Swallow-winged Puffbird
Chelidoptera tenebrosa
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Puffbirds (Bucconidae)
- Order
- Galbuliformes
Overview
The swallow-winged puffbird (Chelidoptera tenebrosa) is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is also called the swallow-wing. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Swallow-winged puffbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
