Northern Anteater-chat
A species of Black Chats and Allies, Also known as Northern Ant-chat Scientific name : Myrmecocichla aethiops Genus : Black Chats and Allies
Northern Anteater-chat, A species of Black Chats and Allies
Also known as:
Northern Ant-chat
Botanical name: Myrmecocichla aethiops
Genus: Black Chats and Allies
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Description
The anteater chat or northern anteater-chat (Myrmecocichla aethiops) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.It is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It has been observed to nest in abandoned wells in Nigeria 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Northern Anteater-chat predominantly consumes ants, complementing its diet with other insects. It forages on the ground, utilizing its sharp beak to extract prey from the soil. Northern Anteater-chat exhibits a specialised feeding technique suited for ant consumption, but does not display unique dietary preferences beyond its insectivorous nature.
Habitat
The northern Anteater-chat predominantly inhabits open landscapes with short grass, often interspersed with bushes, and is particularly associated with termite mounds that are a characteristic feature of its environment. This species is typically observed in savannas, open acacia woodlands, and montane grasslands. It also adapts to agricultural lands and areas near human settlements, exploiting anthropogenic structures like quarries and wells for nesting and roosting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Black Chats and Allies Species
Northern Anteater-chat 
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