Ferruginous-backed Antbird

Myrmoderus ferrugineus

Least Concern

The Ferruginous-backed Antbird is an antbird of humid forests in Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana. It forages in dense forest undergrowth, taking insects and other small invertebrates, and usually stays close to cover. Fun fact: Despite their name, most antbirds do not eat ants; they are named for following army-ant swarms to catch the insects the ants flush out.

Family

Thamnophilidae

Group

Typical Antbirds

Range

Ferruginous-backed Antbird Range — Humid forests of Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana

Population

≈ Not quantified

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