Short-tailed Antthrush
Short-tailed Antthrush
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The Short-tailed Antthrush is a compact, terrestrial bird characterized by its namesake short tail and often barred underparts. It is a secretive inhabitant of humid forest understories.
Where to spot
Widely distributed in humid lowland, foothill, and montane forests across Central and South America, from Costa Rica to Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, hooting or whistling calls that often have a ventriloquial quality. Look for it hopping or walking slowly on the forest floor, often near fallen logs or dense tangles.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak vocal activity during the breeding season, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widely distributed in humid lowland, foothill, and montane forests across Central and South America, from Costa Rica to Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, hooting or whistling calls that often have a ventriloquial quality. Look for it hopping or walking slowly on the forest floor, often near fallen logs or dense tangles.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak vocal activity during the breeding season, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its common name, its tail isn't unusually short compared to some other ground-dwelling birds, but it is noticeably stubby compared to typical passerines.
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