Birds
File:Phlegopsis erythroptera, Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador 1.jpg

Reddish-winged Bare-eye

Reddish-winged Bare-eye

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Red-winged Bare-eye is a distinctive large antbird, characterized by its bare red facial skin and rich rufous-red wings, contrasting with its darker body.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests across the western and central Amazon basin.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms. This species is often very conspicuous near the ant front. The red facial skin and bright red wings are excellent field marks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when army ants are active.
File:Phlegopsis erythroptera, Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador 1.jpg
File:Phlegopsis erythroptera, Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is an obligate army-ant follower, moving rapidly and boldly through the understory to catch prey flushed by ant swarms.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Choca-de-sooretama Macho (Thamnophilus ambiguus) - Sooretama Slaty-Antshrike male.jpg
100

Sooretama Slaty-Antshrike

Typical Antbirds
File:Gymnopithys-leucaspis-001.jpg
100

White-cheeked Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Herpsilochmus dugandi - Dugand's Antwren.jpg
100

Dugand's Antwren

Typical Antbirds
File:Isleria guttata - Rufous-bellied Antwren (male).JPG
100

Rufous-bellied Antwren

Typical Antbirds
File:Hypocnemis striata - Spix's Warbling Antibird; Carajás National Forest, Para, Brazil.jpg
100

Spix's Warbling-Antbird

Typical Antbirds
File:Cercomacra manu - Manu antbird (male).jpg
100

Manu Antbird

Typical Antbirds
100

Allpahuayo Antbird

Typical Antbirds
100

Cherrie's Antwren

Typical Antbirds
File:Sciaphylax hemimelaena1.jpg
100

Chestnut-tailed Antbird

Typical Antbirds
100

Rufescent Antshrike

Typical Antbirds