1. plural of puffbird; small tropical birds of the family Bucconidae, characterized by large heads, short tails, and stocky bodies, found mainly in Central and South America.
Usage: ornithology; usually plural

Examples

• Puffbirds are solitary hunters that perch quietly while waiting for insects to pass by.
• The rainforest guide pointed out several puffbirds nesting in tree cavities.
• Ornithologists study puffbirds to understand their unique hunting behavior.
• Puffbirds have distinctive large heads that give them their common name.
• Many species of puffbirds are difficult to observe in their natural habitat.