Birds of Ecuador - Megastictus


Pearly Antshrike (Megastictus margaritatus) Male Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia
Photograph by Tom Friedel © All Rights Reserved.


Pearly Antshrike (Megastictus margaritatus) Female Caura, Venezuela Wings similar to male but with buff vs. white.
Photograph by David Ascanio - www.abtbirds.com © All Rights Reserved.

Song composed of three very different parts is impressive. Note pearl-like spots on the back.
Side view.

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