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File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus - Ferruginous-backed antbird (female), Pte. Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg

Ferruginous-backed Antbird

Ferruginous-backed Antbird

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The Ferruginous-backed Antbird is a large, distinctive antbird with a prominent rich rufous or 'ferruginous' back and head. Males have a black breast band, while females have a patterned throat.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianas.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, distinctive song, often given from hidden perches. Search in dense undergrowth away from army ant swarms, as it is not a typical attendant.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus - Ferruginous-backed antbird (female), Pte. Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus - Ferruginous-backed antbird (male), Pte. Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus 107978862.jpg
File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus - Ferruginous-backed antbird (female), Pte. Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus - Ferruginous-backed antbird (male), Pte. Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmoderus ferrugineus 107978862.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its remarkable agility in dense undergrowth, often running and hopping quickly through the leaf litter.
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