Black Bushbird
NameBlack Bushbird
Common NameBlack Bushbird
Scientific NameNeoctantes niger
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black. Females are similar, also entirely black, sometimes with a slightly duller or brownish tinge, though often indistinguishable from males in the field.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of short, sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, which can accelerate into a trill. It also produces a distinctive, somewhat mechanical-sounding 'churr' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, primarily in eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia, inhabiting undisturbed humid lowland evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely black plumage, Distinctive chisel-like bill, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Medium size for an antbird
Description
The Black Bushbird is a medium-sized antbird characterized by its entirely black plumage and distinctive chisel-like bill. It is a shy and elusive species, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests.
