Brownish-headed Antbird
Brownish-headed Antbird (<em>Myrmelastes brunneiceps</em>) is a species of Antbirds (<em>Thamnophilidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Brownish-headed Antbird (Myrmelastes brunneiceps) is a species of Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Myrmelastes; binomial: Myrmelastes brunneiceps; authority: (Zimmer, JT, 1931).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Schistocichla brunneiceps is split from S. leucostigma (Isler et al. 2007; SACC 301). Species formerly assigned to Schistocichla are now assigned to Myrmelastes (Isler et al. 2013).
