Spotted Antbird
A species of Spotted Antbirds Scientific name : Hylophylax naevioides Genus : Spotted Antbirds
Spotted Antbird, A species of Spotted Antbirds
Botanical name: Hylophylax naevioides
Genus: Spotted Antbirds
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Description General Info
Description
A smallish bird, measuring 11 cm (4.3 in) and weighing 16–19.5 g (0.56–0.69 oz). The male spotted antbird's plumage is a distinctive combination of a necklace of large black spots on a white chest, chestnut back, grey head, and black throat. The female is a duller version of the male, but also distinctive with large chest spots and two wide buffy wing-bars. 
Size
12 cm
Life Expectancy
13.4-14.6 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Spotted Antbird's diet consists primarily of insects, including ants, beetles, and caterpillars. This bird forages by following swarms of army ants to catch prey flushed out by the ant activity, showcasing a unique adaptation to its diet.
Habitat
Spotted Antbird predominantly resides in the undergrowth of mature, humid lowland tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in the foothills within these ecosystems. This bird species favors thick understory in regions characterized by heavy rainfall and dense canopy cover, which provide a vital environment for its foraging and nesting behaviors.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
Forages as individuals or pairs in lower levels of mature, humid forests. Found in lowlands and foothills up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Spotted Antbirds Species
Spotted Antbird 
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