Rufous-breasted Antthrush
NameRufous-breasted Antthrush
Common NameRufous-breasted Antthrush
Scientific NameFormicarius rufipectus
FamilyFormicariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a deep rufous crown and breast, a contrasting black face mask extending from the lores to the ear coverts, and a dark grey to blackish back, wings, and belly. The rump and undertail coverts are also rufous, and the short tail is often cocked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, sometimes described as a 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee' or 'pew-pew-pew' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid montane and foothill forests from Costa Rica and Panama south through the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, extending into western Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and breast, Black face mask, Dark grey body, Short, often cocked rufous tail, Ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
This shy, ground-dwelling bird forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, often flicking its tail. It is characterized by its striking rufous head and breast contrasting with a dark body and black face mask.
