The Rio Branco Antbird is a critically endangered and highly localized species, known only from a very small area in northern Brazil. It is a medium-sized, dusky antbird of riverine habitats.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to gallery forests along the Rio Branco and its tributaries in Roraima state, northern Brazil.
How to spot
Requires immense effort and local expertise to find within its highly restricted and threatened riverine habitat. Listening for its distinctive calls is crucial for detection, as visual encounters are rare.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but extremely difficult to find. Best sought in early morning.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to gallery forests along the Rio Branco and its tributaries in Roraima state, northern Brazil.
How to spot
Requires immense effort and local expertise to find within its highly restricted and threatened riverine habitat. Listening for its distinctive calls is crucial for detection, as visual encounters are rare.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but extremely difficult to find. Best sought in early morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is named after the Rio Branco, a major river in its very restricted range, highlighting its specific dependency on gallery forest habitats and making its conservation highly targeted.
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