Squamate Antbird
Myrmoderus squamosus
Medium-sized, long-tailed antbird found on the ground in humid forests. Both sexes have rufous-brown crown, back, and tail and a buff vent. Males have a black face with a prominent white eyebrow and a scaly breast while females are pale and finely marked below with a duller mask.
Identification
The squamate antbird (Myrmoderus squamosus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
Taxonomy
Genus: Myrmoderus; Family: Thamnophilidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Myrmoderus squamosus
- Authority
- (Pelzeln, 1868)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Myrmoderus
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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