Natterer's Slaty Antshrike

Lepidothrix nattereri

Natterer's Slaty Antshrike (Lepidothrix nattereri) is a small passerine bird found in the Amazon Basin. It has a distinctive appearance with a slaty-blue plumage and a contrasting white throat. The male has a black crown and a white patch behind the eye, while the female has a rufous crown. This species is known for its loud, melodious song, often heard in the dense undergrowth of the rainforest. Natterer's Slaty Antshrike forages for insects and small invertebrates in the lower levels of the forest, using its sharp bill to capture prey. It is often found in mixed-species flocks and is known for its territorial behavior.

Habitat: Amazon rainforest