The Sand-colored Antbird is a relatively recently recognized species, characterized by its pale, sandy-brown plumage, which provides excellent camouflage in its specific habitat.
Where to spot
Endemic to patches of white-sand forest (campinarana) in the Amazon basin, primarily in western Brazil and eastern Peru.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific white-sand forest habitats. Listen for its distinctive song, which differs from similar antbirds. They can be very difficult to spot due to their camouflage.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best sought during the dry season when accessing these specific forest types is easier.
Where to spot
Endemic to patches of white-sand forest (campinarana) in the Amazon basin, primarily in western Brazil and eastern Peru.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific white-sand forest habitats. Listen for its distinctive song, which differs from similar antbirds. They can be very difficult to spot due to their camouflage.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best sought during the dry season when accessing these specific forest types is easier.
This species is a cryptic specialist, found exclusively in the unique, nutrient-poor white-sand forests (campina or campinarana) of the Amazon.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.