It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and pastureland.
The Spot-billed Ground Tyrant is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Spot-billed Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola maculirostris * Little Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola fluviatilis * Dark-faced Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola macloviana * Cinnamon-bellied Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola capistrata * Rufous-naped Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola rufivertex * Puna Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola juninensis * White-browed Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola albilora More