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Black-tailed Antbird

Black-tailed Antbird

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The Black-tailed Antbird is a dark antbird, characterized by its dusky overall plumage, with males displaying a largely black tail. Females are a warmer brown with a dusky face.
Where to spot
Primarily found in the understory of humid lowland forests in the southwestern Amazon basin, particularly in eastern Peru and western Brazil.
How to spot
Look for them near army ant swarms in dense forest undergrowth. Their calls are key to detection in their dark, skulking habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours.
File:Myrmoborus melanurus - Black tailed antbird (male); Iquitos, Peru.jpg
File:Myrmoborus melanurus - Black tailed antbird (male); Iquitos, Peru.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is part of the complex of 'Myrmoborus' antbirds that are specialized army-ant followers, but it tends to be less widespread than some of its relatives.
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