Southern Anteater-chat
A species of Black Chats and Allies, Also known as Southern Ant-chat Scientific name : Myrmecocichla formicivora Genus : Black Chats and Allies
Southern Anteater-chat, A species of Black Chats and Allies
Also known as:
Southern Ant-chat
Botanical name: Myrmecocichla formicivora
Genus: Black Chats and Allies
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Description General Info
Description
The species is sexually dimorphic with the male is almost entirely black while the female is brown with a grey bill and legs. 
Size
18 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Southern Anteater-chat's diet mainly consists of invertebrates like ants and termites, supplemented with grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, and other insects. It also consumes fruit. This bird forages on the ground, using its adapted feeding behavior to extract prey from the soil.
Habitat
The southern Anteater-chat typically inhabits open grassy regions and subtropical or tropical shrublands with a preference for drier, sparsely vegetated areas that feature termite mounds. This bird species is well-adapted to semi-desert conditions and is commonly found in rolling hills and along roadsides. Its range extends across broad altitudinal gradients, from sea level up to elevations of 1300 meters or even higher, suggesting a level of adaptability to varying environmental conditions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Black Chats and Allies Species
Southern Anteater-chat 
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