Black-capped Antthrush
NameBlack-capped Antthrush
Common NameBlack-capped Antthrush
Scientific NameFormicarius nigricapillus
FamilyFormicariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty-brown plumage with a distinct black cap extending to the nape. It features a prominent white eye-ring and a rufous-chestnut rump and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, described as a distinctive flute-like song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid evergreen forests of Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica south through Panama, western Colombia, and western Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white eye-ring, dark sooty-brown body, rufous rump and tail, terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
This small, terrestrial bird is typically found foraging on the forest floor, often walking or hopping through dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its dark plumage, contrasting black cap, and prominent white eye-ring.
