Santa Marta Antbird
A species of Long-tailed antbirds Scientific name : Drymophila hellmayri Genus : Long-tailed antbirds
Santa Marta Antbird, A species of Long-tailed antbirds
Botanical name: Drymophila hellmayri
Genus: Long-tailed antbirds
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Description
The Santa Marta antbird (Drymophila hellmayri) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is endemic to humid foothill forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia, especially in association with bamboo. This 15 cm (6 in) bird is found at higher elevations. It was previously considered conspecific with the long-tailed antbird. 
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Santa Marta Antbird primarily consumes insects, foraging typically in pairs or small groups. Its feeding behavior involves joining mixed-species flocks, leveraging the presence of other insectivores. Unique dietary adaptations or preferences are not well-documented.
Habitat
The santa Marta Antbird is typically found in the understory and midstory of dense secondary growth and bamboo thickets within montane evergreen forests, as well as in secondary forests. The bird favors general environmental conditions that include thick vegetation and a preference for forested habitats, characterizing it as a species associated with forest interiors rather than open or edge habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Long-tailed antbirds Species
Santa Marta Antbird 
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