Rufous-breasted Antthrush
A species of Formicarius Antthrushes Scientific name : Formicarius rufipectus Genus : Formicarius Antthrushes
Rufous-breasted Antthrush, A species of Formicarius Antthrushes
Botanical name: Formicarius rufipectus
Genus: Formicarius Antthrushes
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Description
The rufous-breasted antthrush (Formicarius rufipectus) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Rufous-breasted Antthrush predominantly forages on the forest floor for insects, especially ants and other arthropods. It relies on its acute hearing to detect prey and employs a 'walk-and-pause' technique. Noted for specializing in capturing ground-dwelling invertebrates, rufous-breasted Antthrush illustrates unique hunting adaptations among birds.
Habitat
Rufous-breasted Antthrush primarily dwells in humid to wet primary forests and adjacent tall secondary growth areas, favoring dense undergrowth such as Heliconia thickets. These birds are most commonly found in dense low vegetation within ravines, near landslides, and on steep slopes. Broadly, the species inhabits elevations ranging from 850 to 2400 meters, and occasionally as high as 3100 meters in certain regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antthrushes and antpittas Genus
Formicarius Antthrushes Species
Rufous-breasted Antthrush 
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