Immaculate antbird
The immaculate antbird (Myrmeciza immaculata), also known as the blue-lored antbird, is a species of antbird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in forests in Costa Rica, Panama, western and northern Colombia, western Venezuela, and western Ecuador. The species eats insects, and usually follows swarms of army ants to catch prey. However, it may sometimes find its prey away from the swarms.
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References
- BirdLife International 2004. Myrmeciza immaculata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007.
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