Bare-eyed Antbird

Thamnophilus sticturus

The Bare-eyed Antbird (Thamnophilus sticturus) is a small passerine bird found in the Amazon Basin of South America. This species is known for its distinctive bare, blue skin around the eyes, which gives it its name. The male has black upperparts and a white belly, while the female has rufous-brown upperparts. They forage on or near the ground, often following army ant swarms to feed on flushed insects. They are known for their loud and distinctive calls, often heard in the dense understory of tropical forests. The Bare-eyed Antbird is generally secretive and difficult to observe due to its habitat and behavior.

Habitat: Tropical forests of the Amazon Basin