Short-tailed Antthrush
NameShort-tailed Antthrush
Common NameShort-tailed Antthrush
Scientific NameChamaeza campanisona
FamilyFormicariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsUpperparts dark brown, with a darker crown and a prominent white supercilium extending behind the eye. Underparts are white with heavy blackish-brown barring, particularly on the flanks and belly, while the throat and breast may show streaking. The tail is notably short and dark brown.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, loud, ringing series of clear, bell-like notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch. The call is typically given from the forest floor or a low perch and can carry a significant distance through the dense forest.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South America, found in humid forests from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, extending east through parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesShort tail, Heavily barred underparts, Prominent white supercilium, Terrestrial habits, Loud, bell-like call
Description
A medium-sized, terrestrial antthrush found in humid montane and lowland forests. It is characterized by its short tail, heavily barred underparts, and a prominent white supercilium. This species is more often heard than seen, known for its loud, bell-like vocalizations.
