Birds

Common Scale-backed Antbird

Common Scale-backed Antbird

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The Common Scale-backed Antbird is a medium-sized antbird, named for the subtle scaled appearance on its back and wings. Males are grey with a black mask, while females are browner.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and foothill forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianas.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms and patiently wait. Listen for their distinctive, often ringing calls. The black mask on the male is a good field mark.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon, especially near army ant swarms.
This species is a common and regular attendant of army ant swarms, often joining other antbirds in a foraging frenzy.
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