Rufous-capped Antshrike

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The Rufous-capped Antshrike is a small to medium-sized antshrike, easily identified by its prominent rufous crown. It is a resident of dry and semi-deciduous forests in South America.

Where to spot

Dry and semi-deciduous forests, scrublands, and thorny thickets, across scattered regions of South America, particularly in the Caatinga and Cerrado biomes of Brazil, and parts of Bolivia.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating 'tew-tew-tew-tew' call. Scan the mid-story and understory, particularly in areas with dense thorny vegetation. Often seen in pairs.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls are more frequent during the breeding season.

Where to spot

Dry and semi-deciduous forests, scrublands, and thorny thickets, across scattered regions of South America, particularly in the Caatinga and Cerrado biomes of Brazil, and parts of Bolivia.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating 'tew-tew-tew-tew' call. Scan the mid-story and understory, particularly in areas with dense thorny vegetation. Often seen in pairs.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls are more frequent during the breeding season.

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Unlike many antshrikes that prefer humid rainforests, this species is adapted to drier, more open woodlands, showcasing the family's ecological diversity.

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