Slate-colored Antbird
Slate-colored Antbird
100
1 month ago
Points:
100
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Slate-colored Antbird is a medium-sized antbird species, with males being predominantly slate-grey and females a contrasting reddish-brown. It is often found near army ant swarms.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and foothill forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianas and eastern Andes.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms and scan the surrounding undergrowth. Listen for their distinctive, often whistled or churring calls. They tend to be skulking but can be vocal.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland and foothill forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianas and eastern Andes.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms and scan the surrounding undergrowth. Listen for their distinctive, often whistled or churring calls. They tend to be skulking but can be vocal.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of the many antbirds that regularly attend army ant swarms, relying on the ants to flush out prey from the leaf litter.
Loading...
Spotted
- Recently spotted
- 5 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 month ago
Monthly observations
No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
