Bicolored Antbird
Gymnopithys leucaspis

Bicolored Antbirds are one of the more familiar members of their family in the neotropics. In forest habitat, their almost maniacal, laughing calls may be heard almost constantly. They are often found in large groups, and with other species of antbirds, and are also known to follow ant swarms, which means birders tend to pay attention when they see or hear Bicolored Antbirds.  


A preening Bicolored Antbird.

A nice look at the ubiquitous Bicolored Antbird.

Another look at the handsome Bicolored Antbird.

In the summer of 2005 the Bicolored Antbird again served as a good "indicator species", leading us on a few occasions to bird-rich ant swarms. The bird below was filmed during a feeding frenzy on Pipeline Road in July of 2005.  


Another close-up at the energetic Bicolored Antbird.

Elsewhere on this site:
Birds of Panama, 2003.

Birds of Panama 2, 2004.

Birds of Panama, 2005.

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