A small chestnut-brown-and-white bird birches on a thin, mossy branch, facing toward the camera. The bird has bare blue skin around its large black eyes, and holds a cricket in its beak.

Bicolored Antbird (Gymnopithys bicolor), Zona Protectora Cuenca del Río Tuís, Cartago, Costa Rica, December 2025.

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Covariation between morphological traits and ant-following behavior in Neotropical birds Abstract. Some species rely on others to obtain part, or in extreme cases, all of their food. For example, ant-following birds exploit insects that are dis

After our small subjects, Sophie spoke a long time about #Antbirds, their behaviour and their different morphological traits, including smaller wings and tails and more developed legs 🪶

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A male Dusky antbird - Gamboa, Panama

A female Dusky antbird - Gamboa, Panama

"Another Couple of Birds" - #Dusky #antbirds, like #antshrikes, move in pairs. Here is a skulking male (slaty grey) and his more showy female partner (cinnamon-brown) - Gamboa, #Panama🇵🇦
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A tiny blue-gray bird clinging sideways to a thin tree trunk, showcasing its remarkable climbing ability. Its compact, round body features soft slate-colored feathers with a contrasting white throat patch. The bird's dark, alert eye and slender pointed beak are captured in sharp detail, while its nimble claws grip firmly to the bark.

White-throated Antbird, Reserva Natural Palmari, Brazil

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Fasciated Antshrike with a big bug of some kind!

Bicolored Antbird

Spotted Antbird

Streak-chested Antpitta

Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antpittas, and Antvireos are the absolute shiz. 🙌 Here's several species I photographed in Central Panama!

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A striking close-up of a small bird perched on a moss-covered branch, its sharp, inquisitive gaze directed forward. The bird's plumage features bold contrasts of black and white, with a dark face and throat that give it a distinctive and expressive appearance. Its bright eyes glimmer with alertness, while its slender legs and delicate claws grip the textured branch. The softly blurred green background provides a serene, natural setting, drawing attention to the bird's intricate details and curious posture.

Black-faced Antbird at Santa Cruz, Vaupés, Colombia. An Amazonian species and one of the less common antbirds.

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A close-up of a bird with striking blue eye rings that stand out against its dark, soft brown feathers. The bird's inquisitive gaze is directed downward, adding an element of mystery to its expression. The fine details of its plumage and intense blue eye markings create a captivating visual against the blurred background.

Hairy-crested Antbird, Reserva Natural Palmari, Brazil.

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