Spot-backed Puffbird vs Barred Puffbird
Nystalus maculatus compared with Nystalus radiatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spot-backed Puffbird | Barred Puffbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nystalus maculatus | Nystalus radiatus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Bucconidae | Bucconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 40.5 g (1.43 oz) | 61.0 g (2.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spot-backed Puffbird
Least Concern
Barred Puffbird
About These Birds
Barred Puffbird
The Barred Puffbird is a puffbird of the family Bucconidae found in humid forests and forest edges from Panama to northwestern South America. Weighing about 61g with a wingspan of 18.3cm, it has intricately barred rufous-and-black plumage. It perches motionless in the forest understory, sallying out to catch large insects.