Bare-crowned Antbird
Gymnocichla nudiceps
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The Bare-crowned Antbird is a small antbird of the family Thamnophilidae found in lowland tropical forests of Central America and northwestern South America. Weighing about 31.75g with a wingspan of 15cm, the male has distinctive bare blue skin on the crown. It forages in the forest understory, often following army ant swarms to catch flushed insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 31.75 g | 1.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Gymnocichla |
| Species | Gymnocichla nudiceps |
Distribution
Bare-crowned Antbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family