Chestnut-crested Antbird

Chestnut-crested Antbird

Rhegmatorhina cristata

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The chestnut-crested antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil and Colombia.

Fun Fact

The five members of genus Rhegmatorhina are sisters to the three species of genus Gymnopithys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on a variety of arthropods that flee foraging army ant swarms, such as those of Eciton burchelli.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance