Rondônia Bushbird
NameRondônia Bushbird
Common NameRondônia Bushbird
Scientific NameClytoctantes rothschildi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black. Females have a rufous-chestnut body, black head, and black wings, often with some rufous edging. Both sexes possess a prominent, heavy, and strongly recurved bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of short, sharp 'chip' notes, a rapid and accelerating series of 'chup' notes, and a distinctive 'churr' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in southwestern Amazonian Brazil, primarily within the state of Rondônia, and possibly extending into adjacent parts of Acre.
Identifying FeaturesStrongly recurved, heavy bill, Sexual dimorphism in plumage (all black male, rufous/black female), Secretive behavior in dense forest undergrowth, Relatively large size for an antbird
Description
The Rondônia Bushbird is a medium-sized antbird characterized by its distinctive, strongly recurved bill. Males are entirely glossy black, while females exhibit a rufous-chestnut body with a black head and wings. This species is highly secretive, inhabiting the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests.
