Bare-crowned Antbird

Gymnocichla nudiceps

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The bare-crowned antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Fun Fact

Male Bare-crowned Antbirds have a bare blue patch of facial skin that flushes brighter during social interactions—one of the few birds to use skin color rather than feathers for display.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits dense understorey vegetation in lowland and foothill evergreen forest.

Diet

Diet includes a variety insects (e.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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