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Humaita Antbird

Humaita Antbird

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The Humaita Antbird is a recently recognized species, previously considered a subspecies of the Spot-winged Antbird. It is a mid-sized antbird of dense forest undergrowth.
Where to spot
Known from a restricted range in the humid lowland forests of the central-southern Amazon basin, specifically around the Rio Madeira in Brazil.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific sites within its range. Search in dense forest understory, often near army ant swarms. Identification often relies on subtle plumage differences and distinct vocalizations compared to similar species.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day.
File:Myrmelastes humaythae - Humaita antbird (female), Careiro, Amazonas, Brazil 01.jpg
File:Myrmelastes humaythae - Humaita antbird (male), Careiro, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Myrmelastes humaythae - Humaita antbird (female), Careiro, Amazonas, Brazil 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmelastes humaythae - Humaita antbird (male), Careiro, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its recognition as a distinct species highlights the high biodiversity and ongoing taxonomic work within the Amazonian avifauna.
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