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Spot-winged Antbird

Spot-winged Antbird

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The Spot-winged Antbird is a common antbird species, named for the small white spots often visible on the wing coverts, especially in males. Males are largely grey, while females are browner.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests across the Amazon basin, extending into parts of the Guianas.
How to spot
Locate army ant swarms and patiently scan the surrounding undergrowth. Listen for their characteristic, whistled song and various calls. The white wing spots can be a key identification feature.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Peak activity in early morning and late afternoon, especially near ant swarms.
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♀, Parque Nacional Yanachaga Chemillen, Peru 1.jpg
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♀, San Matías San Carlos, Peru 1.jpg
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♂, Camino a Catarata Santa Carmen, Peru 1.jpg
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♂, Parque Nacional Yanachaga Chemillen, Peru 1.jpg
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♂, San Matías San Carlos, Peru 1.jpg
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♀, Parque Nacional Yanachaga Chemillen, Peru 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♀, San Matías San Carlos, Peru 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♂, Camino a Catarata Santa Carmen, Peru 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♂, Parque Nacional Yanachaga Chemillen, Peru 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmelastes leucostigma intensus ♂, San Matías San Carlos, Peru 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This widespread antbird is a regular and common attendant of army ant swarms, making it a good species to observe this fascinating foraging behavior.
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