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Bucconidae - Puffbirds

Puffbirds are tropical birds, but they are not brightly colored. They are usually brown or gray. They get their name because their loosely packed feathers make them look puffy.

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Piciformes
 Family: Bucconidae