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Malacoptila

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The genus Malacoptila was introduced in 1841 by the English zoologist George Robert Gray. The name combines the Ancient Greek malakos meaning "soft" with ptilon meaning "plumage" or "feather". The type species is the white-chested puffbird.

Extant Species

The genus contains the following seven species:


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