Wing-banded Antbird
A species of Wing-banded Antbird Scientific name : Myrmornis torquata Genus : Wing-banded Antbird
Wing-banded Antbird, A species of Wing-banded Antbird
Botanical name: Myrmornis torquata
Genus: Wing-banded Antbird
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Description General Info
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Description
The wing-banded antbird (Myrmornis torquata) is a species of passerine bird in the antbird family, Thamnophilidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Myrmornis. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Wing-banded Antbird specializes in hunting insects, arthropods, and small molluscs, often employing precise foraging techniques to extract prey from leaf litter or bark. Its diet reflects a high degree of adaptation to forest floor ecosystems.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Genus
Wing-banded Antbird Species
Wing-banded Antbird