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Jet Antbird

Jet Antbird

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The Jet Antbird is a medium-sized antbird, notable for its uniformly dark, almost black plumage. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of humid lowland and foothill forests.
Where to spot
Eastern Panama and northern Colombia, extending into northwestern Venezuela and extreme northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Look in the dense understory and bamboo thickets of humid primary and mature secondary forests. Listen for its distinctive, accelerating series of whistles, which is often the first clue to its presence.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning activity.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its remarkably uniform dark plumage, particularly in males, gives it a sleek and distinctive appearance among the more patterned antbirds, making it stand out from its relatives.
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