A true sit and wait strategist, this bird sat in front of us for at least 15 minutes. Nice to see it in the Sarapiqui area as it has become uncommon at La Selva (like many ground nesting birds). We had this one near Chilamate.
White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis panamensis) Four to six subspecies are recognized depending on the author. The nominate is mapped for Panama. Photographed near the Canopy Tower along Semaphore Road. Humid forest at ca. 228 m (750 ft) elevation.
White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis panamensis) Four to six subspecies are recognized depending on the author. The nominate is mapped for Panama. Photographed near the Canopy Tower along Semaphore Road, Panama Province, Panama. Humid forest at ca. 228 m (750 ft) elevation.
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