Black-bellied Gnateater
Conopophaga melanogaster
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The Black-bellied Gnateater is a secretive, ground-dwelling bird of Amazonian forests in Brazil and Bolivia, with males featuring a bold black belly, chestnut breast, and a distinctive white postocular streak. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of lowland and foothill tropical forests. It feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, foraging close to the forest floor in the deep shade of thick vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 41.6 g | 1.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Conopophagidae |
| Genus | Conopophaga |
| Species | Conopophaga melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-bellied Gnateater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Conopophagidae family