Ocellated Antbird

Phaenostictus mcleannani

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The ocellated antbird is a species of antbird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Fun Fact

Ocellated Antbirds are obligate army ant followers—they depend entirely on raiding ant columns to flush prey and cannot survive without them.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in mature secondary forest as well.

Diet

Feeds on arthropods that flee foraging army ant swarms such as those of Eciton burchellii.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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