Spotted Puffbird

A Spotted Puffbird (Bucco tamatia), photographed at a farm in Madewini, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. (Photo by Kester Clarke (http://www.kesterclarke.net)

The Spotted Puffbird is often found near forest edges and it primarily feeds on insects, but may take fruit.  It has the most unique appearance of the puffbirds, sporting a large black bill, a chestnut coloured cap and upper chest, and a heavily spotted underside.

A Spotted Puffbird (Bucco tamatia), photographed at a farm in Madewini, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. (Photo by Kester Clarke (http://www.kesterclarke.net)