About the Spot-backed Puffbird
The spot-backed puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in South America from northeastern Brazil to northwestern Argentina. The spot-backed puffbird has sometimes been split into two species, the Caatinga puffbird and the Chaco puffbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Puffbirds (Bucconidae) |
| Species | Nystalus maculatus |
| Species Codes | spbpuf1, CAPU, SBPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-backed Puffbird belong to?
The Spot-backed Puffbird (Nystalus maculatus) belongs to the Puffbirds family (Bucconidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Spot-backed Puffbird?
The spot-backed puffbird is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found in South America from northeastern Brazil to northwestern Argentina. The spot-backed puffbird has sometimes been split into two species, the Caatinga puffbird and the Chaco puffb...
Where can I report a Spot-backed Puffbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-backed Puffbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spbpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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