Bare-eyed Antbird

Rhegmatorhina gymnops

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The bare-eyed antbird, occasionally known as the Santarem antbird, is a Vulnerable species of insectivorous passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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 and genus Labidus.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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