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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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 17.1 cm | 6.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 59.333333333333336 g | 2.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP.
จำนวนไข่
2
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Formicariidae (Antthrushes) |
| Genus | Formicarius |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Formicarius nigricapillus |
Distribution
Black-headed Antthrush has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Formicariidae family