Spot-backed puffbird is a common name for a broad species concept of ''Nystalus maculatus''. The bird has been split into the following species:
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Caatinga puffbird
The caatinga puffbird (''Nystalus maculatus'') is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is endemic to Brazil.
Taxonomy and systematics
The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) treats ''N ...
, endemic to eastern Brazil
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Chaco puffbird
The Chaco puffbird (''Nystalus striatipectus'') is a species of bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is found Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Taxonomy and systematics
The International Ornithologi ...
, native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay
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