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White-bellied Antbird

White-bellied Antbird

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The White-bellied Antbird is a medium-sized antbird with a prominent white belly contrasting with its rufous-brown upperparts. Males have a black throat, while females are entirely rufous-brown below.
Where to spot
Inhabits the understory of dry and moist deciduous forests, scrub, and forest edges in northern South America, including northern Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
How to spot
Look for them hopping on the ground or low in dense thickets. They can be quite vocal, and their distinctive song is a key identification aid.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
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File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14412968390).jpg
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14412970850).jpg
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14413028109).jpg
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14413185137).jpg
File:Myrmeciza longipes (hormiguero pechiblanco) - hembra (14413195607).jpg
File:Myrmeciza longipes griseipectus White-bellied Antbird (male); Mazagão, Amapá, Brazil.jpg
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (1) (14413009658).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14412968390).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14412970850).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14413028109).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmeciza longipes (Hormiguero pechiblanco) - Hembra (14413185137).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmeciza longipes (hormiguero pechiblanco) - hembra (14413195607).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Myrmeciza longipes griseipectus White-bellied Antbird (male); Mazagão, Amapá, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its relatively long legs, which are an adaptation for foraging on the ground in dense undergrowth.
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