Black-headed Antthrush
Formicarius nigricapillus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="formicarius-nigricapillus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Antthrush (Formicarius nigricapillus) is a bird species in the family Formicariidae (antthrushes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.1 cm and a weight of 59.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Black-headed Antthrush is a plump, short-tailed bird with a distinctive black cap, rufous-brown upperparts, and buff-white underparts. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Costa Rica through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru, walking deliberately on the forest floor and bobbing its tail. It feeds on insects, spiders, and earthworms uncovered in leaf litter, occasionally following army ant columns.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 59.333333333333336 g | 2.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Formicariidae (Antthrushes) |
| Genus | Formicarius |
| Species | Formicarius nigricapillus |
Distribution
Black-headed Antthrush has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Formicariidae family