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Rusty-backed Antwren

Rusty-backed Antwren

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The Rusty-backed Antwren is a medium-sized antwren characterized by its prominent rufous back and crown. It typically inhabits dry woodlands and scrub.
Where to spot
Dry woodlands and scrub (Cerrado) of central and southwestern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and parts of Paraguay.
How to spot
Search in the undergrowth and mid-story of cerrado, gallery forests, and dry secondary growth. Its prominent rufous back makes it relatively easier to spot than some of its duller relatives.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning.
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File:Formicivora rufa (male) - Rusty-backed antwren (male).jpg
File:Formicivora rufa - Rusty-backed Antwren (female).jpg
File:Formicivora rufa - Rusty-backed antwren (male).jpg
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File:Papa-formiga-vermelho (Formicivora rufa) - Rusty-backed Antwren.jpg
File:Formicivora rufa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Formicivora rufa (male) - Rusty-backed antwren (male).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Formicivora rufa - Rusty-backed Antwren (female).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Formicivora rufa - Rusty-backed antwren (male).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Formicivora rufa - Vincent A. Vos - 418251944.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Formicivora rufa 110196827.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Papa-formiga-vermelho (Formicivora rufa) - Rusty-backed Antwren.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of the larger antwrens in its genus, often seen foraging actively in the lower to mid-story of its preferred dry forest habitats, constantly on the move.
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