Antbird

Antbird

There are 221 species of antbirds. With such a variety of species it is obvious that there would be great variation between the different members. In general it can be said that antbirds have short, rounded wings, short tails and slightly hooked bills. The plumage is usually a dull colour, marked by patches of white and black. The majority of the antbird species are quite small (the largest reaching 14 inches in length). Antbirds prefer the cover of thickets and forests and are never found in open country. Antbirds are found on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as on mainland Central and South America. [BM] {FW}