White-breasted Antbird
NameWhite-breasted Antbird
Common NameWhite-breasted Antbird
Scientific NameRhegmatorhina hoffmannsi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinctive rufous crown, a black mask extending from the lores to behind the eye, and a prominent pale greenish-white eye-ring. The throat and breast are pure white, contrasting with the dark brown to grayish-brown upperparts and flanks, which may show faint barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or 'peep' notes, often concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted region of central Amazonian Brazil, specifically south of the Amazon River between the Madeira and Tapajós rivers.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, prominent pale eye-ring, white breast, black facial mask, association with army ants
Description
The White-breasted Antbird is a small, stocky passerine found in the understory of humid tropical forests. It is often observed foraging for insects, frequently following army ant swarms to catch flushed prey.
