East Andean antbird facts for kids
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Drymophila
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The East Andean antbird (Drymophila caudata) is a small bird that belongs to the Thamnophilidae family. It lives in the high mountains of Colombia.
This bird is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long. It likes to live in tall, wet mountain forests, especially where bamboo grows. You can find it at high elevations, usually between 1,500 and 2,500 meters (about 4,900 to 8,200 feet) above sea level.
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About the East Andean Antbird
The East Andean antbird is special because it is only found in a specific part of Colombia. It lives on the western side of the Eastern Andes mountains. It also lives in the upper Magdalena Valley in the Caquetá and Huila regions.
Its Scientific Discovery
An English scientist named Philip Sclater first described this bird in 1855. He gave it the scientific name Formicivora caudata.
How It's Related to Other Birds
For a long time, scientists thought the East Andean antbird was the same species as a few other antbirds. These included the Klages's antbird, the Santa Marta antbird, and the streak-headed antbird. Together, they were all called the "long-tailed antbird." However, after more study, scientists realized they were different species. Now, the East Andean antbird is recognized as its own unique species.
See also
- In Spanish: Tiluchí Colilargo para niños
