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Hairy-crested Antbird

Hairy-crested Antbird

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The White-breasted Antbird (Rhegmatorhina melanosticta) is a distinctive army-ant follower, characterized by its dark plumage, a contrasting white breast, and prominent bare blue facial skin.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests across the western Amazon basin, from Colombia and Ecuador to northern Bolivia and western Brazil.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms. This species is often very visible and active near the ant front. Its white breast and blue facial skin are excellent field marks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when army ants are active.
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta & Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi 1907.jpg
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta -NBII Image Gallery-a00183.jpg
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta 1907.jpg
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta & Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi 1907.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta -NBII Image Gallery-a00183.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta 1907.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of the most common and widespread obligate army-ant followers across its range.
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