Hairy-crested Antbird

Rhegmatorhina melanosticta

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

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

Fun Fact

The present genus Rhegmatorhina was introduced by the American ornithologist Robert Ridgway in 1888.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in transitional forest between it and seasonally flooded areas.

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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Birds Species

Abbott's Booby EN African Penguin CR Alagoas Tyrannulet CR Aldabra Fody EN Algerian Nuthatch EN Amani Sunbird EN

Browse all Birds →