Black-headed Antthrush
Formicarius nigricapillus
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 17,1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Poids | 59,333333333333336 g | 2.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Formicariidae (Antthrushes) |
| Genus | Formicarius |
| Espèces | Formicarius nigricapillus |
Distribution
Black-headed Antthrush has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Formicariidae family