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Orange-breasted Thornbird

Orange-breasted Thornbird

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The Ochre-breasted Thornbird is a distinct ovenbird with a rich rufous throat and breast, contrasting with its brown upperparts. It inhabits the Atlantic Forest biome.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, especially in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. Prefers dense understory and forest edges.
How to spot
Its rufous throat and breast are key identification features. Listen for its loud, often rapid chattering calls. Seek out its large stick nest in dense thickets.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, with increased vocalization and nesting activity during the austral spring and summer.
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File:Phacellodomus ferrugineigula -Reserva Guainumbi, Sao Luis do Paraitinga, Sao Paulo, Brasil-8.jpg
File:Phacellodomus ferrugineigula -Mairipora, Sao Paulo, Brazil-8.jpg
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File:Phacellodomus ferrugineigula -Reserva Guainumbi, Sao Luis do Paraitinga, Sao Paulo, Brasil-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species has a particularly elaborate nest structure, often incorporating multiple chambers and entrances, possibly as a defense against predators.
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