Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Puffbirds :: Spot-backed Puffbird
Spot-backed Puffbird Nystalus maculatus
Described by: Gmelin, J. F. (1788)
Alternate common name(s): Caatinga Puffbird, Spot-bellied Puffbird, Streaked-bellied Puffbird, Chaco Puffbird
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
Mouth of the Amazon to e. Brazil and s. tropical South America;
(1) E. and c. Brazil (Bahia, Chapada Diamantina).
(2) C. and se. Bolivia, sw. Brazil, Paraguay and nw. Argentina.
Videos
No videos are available for this species
Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: John van der Woude
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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