Rufous-capped antthrush (Formicarius colma)

Concesion Villa Ana, Madre de Dios, Peru. Oct 28, 2023

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Thibaud Aronson

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One of my favorite encounters from my last trip to the lowlands! Like antpittas, antthrushes are highly elusive birds but they're not actually all that shy and will often come quite close, the trick being to actually spot them, as they have an uncanny knack for remaining hidden while they're loudly singing just a few meters away from you!
I've now finally seen all three of Peru's Formicarius antthrushes, so the next goal will be the Chamaeza antthrushes, which are far more elusive still - I've yet to see a single one! Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Congrats on the triplet, and I'm confident your next target does not stand a chance :) Posted one year ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks Ferdy! To be fair, they're just in a different league, what hardcore birders call megas, really some of the hardest birds to encounter, let alone photograph. To give you an idea, Black-faced antthrush, the easiest of the bunch, has 411 photos on ebird. This one, Rufous-capped, has 237. Meanwhile, in Peru, the three ocurring Chamaeza antthrushes have a combined 4 photos between them, including one species that's never been photographed in the country! Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Yes, but you're a bird god, so you'll see it ;) Posted one year ago
    2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Hehe I sure hope so! Posted one year ago

NattyOne

Lion

Well done Thibaud - I'm sure you're up to the challenge, my money's on you! Cheers, Posted one year ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, I'll do my best! Posted one year ago
2. 1. NattyOne
    
    Lion
    
    I'm sure, as I said above, that you'll do better than that, Thibaud. Posted one year ago

The Rufous-capped antthrush

The rufous-capped antthrush is a small species of bird in the family Formicariidae located in the order Passeriformes. It is considered to be uncommon but widespread, found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Dec 8, 2023. Captured Oct 28, 2023 06:24 in RW89+FR Alegría, Peru.

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