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Dot-backed Antbird

Dot-backed Antbird

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The Dot-backed Antbird is a small, intricately patterned antbird with fine black spots on its back and wings, a rufous crown, and a spotted chest.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests, typically near streams and in seasonally flooded areas, across the Amazon basin.
How to spot
Look for it hopping on the forest floor, especially near water. Listen for its distinctive, often rapid and whistled calls. The fine spotting on its back is a good field mark.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
File:Dot-backed antbird (Hylophylax punctulatus) male Rio Napo.jpg
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male).JPG
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male); Atalaia do Norte, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male); Atalaia do Norte, Amazonas, Brazil (cropped).jpg
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male) (cropped).JPG
File:Hylophylax punctulatus Castelnau.jpg
File:Dot-backed antbird (Hylophylax punctulatus) male Rio Napo.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male); Atalaia do Norte, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male); Atalaia do Norte, Amazonas, Brazil (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hylophylax punctulatus - Dot-backed Antbird (male) (cropped).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hylophylax punctulatus Castelnau.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly terrestrial and often forages by making short, quick hops and then pausing to scan for prey.
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