1. A small tropical bird of the family Bucconidae, found in Central and South America, characterized by a large head, short tail, and stocky body.
Usage: ornithology; also called bucco

Examples

• The puffbird perched quietly on a low branch, waiting for insects to pass by.
• Birdwatchers in the Amazon rainforest often spot puffbirds in the understory.
• The spotted puffbird is one of the most common species in its range.
• Puffbirds are solitary hunters that rely on patience rather than speed.
• The distinctive call of the puffbird echoes through the tropical forest.