Black-hooded Antthrush
NameBlack-hooded Antthrush
Common NameBlack-hooded Antthrush
Scientific NameFormicarius nigricapillus
FamilyFormicariidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a glossy black hood covering the head, throat, and upper breast. The rest of the body is dark olive-brown to rufous-brown, with a slightly darker back and wings, and a rufous tinge on the rump and tail. A small white spot is often present behind the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, typically described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew-pew'. It also produces various sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica and Panama south through western Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive glossy black hood (head, throat, upper breast), Dark olive-brown to rufous-brown body plumage, Ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest understory, Often walks rather than hops on the forest floor, Small white spot behind the eye (sometimes visible)
Description
The Black-hooded Antthrush is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird found in the humid understory of tropical forests. It is characterized by its striking black head and throat, which contrast sharply with its dark brown body plumage.
