The Xingu Scale-backed Antbird is a distinctive antbird, very similar to the Common Scale-backed Antbird but differing in subtle plumage details and vocalizations.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted area of humid lowland forests in the central Amazon basin of Brazil, particularly east of the Xingu River.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific sites within its restricted range. Listen for its distinct song and calls, as these are often the primary means of identification from similar species.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted area of humid lowland forests in the central Amazon basin of Brazil, particularly east of the Xingu River.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific sites within its restricted range. Listen for its distinct song and calls, as these are often the primary means of identification from similar species.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was only recently recognized as distinct from the Common Scale-backed Antbird, highlighting the ongoing discoveries in Amazonian bird taxonomy.
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