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Rio de Janeiro Antbird

Rio de Janeiro Antbird

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The Rio de Janeiro Antbird is a medium-sized antbird, characterized by its dusky plumage and its preference for the undergrowth of humid lowland forests. It is an Atlantic Forest endemic.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, primarily in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo states.
How to spot
Look in the dense understory and bamboo thickets of humid primary and mature secondary Atlantic Forest. Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning activity.
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File:Cercomacra brasiliana.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species, though named for Rio de Janeiro, has a relatively restricted range within the Atlantic Forest, highlighting the unique and localized biodiversity of this biome, which faces significant threats.
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