Chestnut-tailed Antbird
Sciaphylax hemimelaena
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae
About
The southern chestnut-tailed antbird, or chestnut-tailed antbird, is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Fun Fact
In Brazil it occurs from near sea level up to 900 m (3,000 ft) and in Colombia reaches 1,500 m (4,900 ft).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in seasonally flooded forest and the transitional forest between it and terra firme.
Diet
Feeds on a variety of insects and probably also spiders and other arthropods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance