Drymophila rubricollis
The Bertoni's Antbird (*Drymophila rubricollis*) is a striking yet elusive denizen of the South American Atlantic Forest, known for its strong association with dense bamboo thickets. This small antbird measures around 12-13 cm in length and weighs between 10.5-15 grams. Males are particularly handsome, boasting a glossy black head and nape, dramatically offset by a brilliant rufous-chestnut nape collar. Their olive-brown upperparts contrast with black wings adorned with two distinct white win...
Found in dense bamboo thickets, secondary growth, and the understory of humid montane and lowland forests, typically between 200-1500 meters in elevation.
Primarily feeds on insects, including beetles, spiders, and caterpillars, which it gleans from dense vegetation.
Bertoni's Antbirds are typically observed as solitary individuals or in pairs, exhibiting a remarkably secretive and diurnal lifestyle within the dense understory. Their foraging strategy primarily involves gleaning insects and spiders from the foliage, branches, and stems of bamboo and other low...
The Bertoni's Antbird is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its primary distribution encompasses southeastern Brazil, specifically found in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. The range extends west into eastern Paraguay, particularly with...
Least Concern
- The species name "rubricollis" is Latin for "red-necked," a direct reference to the distinctive rufous-chestnut collar on the male Bertoni's Antbird. - Despite its striking appearance, particularly the male's vibrant collar, it is famously difficult to observe due to its preference for incredib...