Jet Antbird

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Jet Antbird (<em>Cercomacra nigricans</em>) is a species of Antbirds (<em>Thamnophilidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Jet Antbird (Cercomacra nigricans) is a species of Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cercomacra; binomial: Cercomacra nigricans; authority: Sclater, PL, 1858.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Includes atrata; monotypic (Zimmer & Isler 2003).

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