Birds
File:Rhegmatorhina melanosticta & Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi 1907.jpg

Hairy-crested Antbird

Hairy-crested Antbird

100
2 weeks ago
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
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.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
19 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
2 weeks ago

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Gymnopithys-leucaspis-001.jpg
100

White-cheeked Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Myrmelastes hyperythrus - Plumbeous antbird (female).jpg
100

Plumbeous Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Clytoctantes atrogularis, bamboo feeding, Jaci-Paraná, Rondônia.jpg
100

Rondonia Bushbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Biatas nigropectus (cropped).jpg
100

White-bearded Antshrike

Typical Antbirds
File:Sakesphorus luctuosus - Glossy Antshrike.JPG
100

Glossy Antshrike

Typical Antbirds
File:Percnostola (Myrmoborus) lophotes - White-lined antbird.jpg
100

White-lined Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Drymophila hellmayri.jpg
100

Santa Marta Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Sciaphylax castanea - David F. Belmonte - 351113002.jpeg
100

Zimmer's Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Myrmoderus eowilsoni - Cordillera Azul Antbird - male.jpg
100

Cordillera Azul Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Frederickena fulva 350402140.jpg
100

Fulvous Antshrike

Typical Antbirds