Apr 27

Bird of the day

Riparian antbird

Cercomacroides fuscicauda

The riparian antbird (Cercomacroides fuscicauda) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

The riparian antbird is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long. Males are almost entirely dark gray, though a slightly lighter gray on their underparts. They have a mostly concealed white patch between their scapulars, a small white patch on the scapulars, and narrow white tips on their wing coverts. Females have a rufous-tinged tawny crown; their upperparts and wings are brownish olive with a small white interscapular patch. Their forehead and face are orange-tawny. Their tail is gray with an olivaceous tinge on the feather edges. Their throat and underparts are orange-rufous with a gray tinge to their flanks.

Range

Range map of Riparian antbird

Data retrieved on September 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM