Spot-backed Puffbird
Spot-backed Puffbird · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 18–19 cm
- Body Mass
- 42 g
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 89).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
Flávio C.T. Lima · Sources & credits
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Nystalus maculatus maculatus
ne, c Brazil
- Nystalus maculatus striatipectus
e Bolivia to sc Brazil, s through w Paraguay to c Argentina
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Nystalus maculatus
Which family does it belong to?
Puffbirds (Bucconidae)
Where is it found?
South America: Northeastern & Central & South-central Brazil and Eastern Bolivia Southern through Western Paraguay to Central Argentina
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · nataliasaturnino · Not recorded
