|
|
Family: Thamnophilidae
Chestnut-backed Antbird, more... (es: Hormiguero DorsicastaƱo)
|
Bocas Species Database Habitat: This Antbird species will favor undergrowth of humid forest and second-growth woodland habitats in the lowlands and lower foothills. Distribution: This species has been reported from southern honduras to western Ecuador. Natural History Notes: The Chestnut-backed Antbird will be seen alone or in pairs, perched close to the ground. It will feed on insects and other arthropods but will not often follow army ants. Since it likes to be in dense foliage, you might hear this bird rather than seeing it. Its call consists of a series of 2 or 3 whistle notes like "peh, peh, peeea" or" peh, peeea". Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: This species has a total length of 5.5 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). The first thing we distinguish on this bird is the pale blue bare skin around the eye. Also, the iris is brown. Then, the male has the head, neck and underparts black-gray, which contrast with the chestnut coloration on the back, the wings and the tail. The flanks and the lower part of the belly are more pale brown. The female looks like the male but has an overall duller plumage. Also, the sides of the head and the throat are dark gray and the underparts are dark brown. |