Short-tailed Antthrush
A species of Chamaeza Antthrushes Scientific name : Chamaeza campanisona Genus : Chamaeza Antthrushes
Short-tailed Antthrush, A species of Chamaeza Antthrushes
Botanical name: Chamaeza campanisona
Genus: Chamaeza Antthrushes
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Description
The short-tailed antthrush (Chamaeza campanisona) is a South American species of bird in the family Formicariidae. Its distribution is highly disjunct with populations in the Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina, isolated highland forests in northeastern Brazil, forests on the tepuis in southern Venezuela, Guyana and northern Brazil, and in forests along the east Andean slope from Venezuela to Bolivia.
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The short-tailed Antthrush typically dwells in humid montane forests, with its presence also notable in lowland evergreen forests of eastern South America. These environments are characterized by high humidity and dense vegetation, providing the short-tailed Antthrush with essential cover and foraging grounds.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antthrushes and antpittas Genus
Chamaeza Antthrushes Species
Short-tailed Antthrush