Most antbird species are rather drab looking — a combination of browns and grays. But not the ocellated antbird. This shy bird has a brilliant blue facial patch, surrounded by a gray crown and chestnut, brown and black patterned wings and breast. My guide was quite excited when we found one and I was able to get a couple of decent shots before it flew off. I’m assuming that meant it’s not an everyday occurrence. As the name would suggest, antbirds eat ants — army ants being their favorite delicacy. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/50th of a second
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Most antbird species are rather drab looking — a combination of browns and grays. But not the ocellated antbird. This shy bird has a brilliant blue facial patch, surrounded by a gray crown and chestnut, brown and black patterned wings and breast. My guide was quite excited when we found one and I was able to get a couple of decent shots before it flew off. I’m assuming that meant it’s not an everyday occurrence. As the name would suggest, antbirds eat ants — army ants being their favorite delicacy.
Except for its head, I have seen similar coloration in feathers of a flicker. What a beauty!
oh what great pic. this is cute little bird, is ants his main deite of food. ?
Beautiful, delicate, love the articulated feathers with the blue head. Nature is so amazing.
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