Such's Antthrush
Chamaeza meruloides
Plump anthrush with a short cocked-tail and long legs. Walks quietly on the ground of humid montane forests between 200 and 1500 m, where it is usually very difficult to see. It has a rufous crown, olive-brown back, and a heavily streaked belly. Note the white throat and eyebrow. Almost identical in plumage to Rufous-tailed Antthrush, but differs in song. Such's Antthrush sings a long (20-40 seconds) and melodious series of “tju tju tju” notes while Rufous-tailed Antthrush has a faster and shorter (3-4 seconds) song.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Chamaeza meruloides
- Authority
- Vigors, 1825
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Formicariidae
- Genus
- Chamaeza
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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