Black-and-white Antbird

The Black-and-white Antbird is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Myrmochanes. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

The Black-and-white Antbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-and-white Antbird (Myrmochanes hemileucus) is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Myrmochanes. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Myrmochanes hemileucus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

Black-and-white Antbird (one of my real favorites!), Riverside Tyrant, Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant, White-headed Marsh-Tyrant, Orange-headed Tanager, and Pearly-breasted Conebill. At a nearby oxbow lake, we saw other riverine specialists such as Hoatzin, Horned Screamer, Black-collared Hawk, Dot-backed Antbird, Cinnamon Attila, Orange-eyed Flycatcher (a bird discovered by Ted Parker at Explornapo Lodge), all five kingfishers, Black-capped Donacobius, and the scarce Band-tailed Oropendola. More

Black-and-white Antbird - One seen briefly on the river island. Spot-winged Antbird - A male seen fairly well on A More