Lunulated Antbird

Lunulated Antbird

Oneillornis lunulatus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The lunulated antbird is a species of insectivorous bird in the subfamily Thamnophilinae of the family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Fun Fact

The lunulated antbird was described and illustrated by the English ornithologists Philip Sclater and Osbert Salvin in 1873 and given the binomial name Pithys lunulatus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on various arthropods that flee from foraging army ant swarms, such as Eciton burchelli and the genus Labidus.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance