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Black bushbird

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Scientific name
  
Neoctantes niger

Higher classification
  
Neoctantes

Order
  
Passerine

Family
  
Thamnophilidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Genus
  
Neoctantes P.L. Sclater, 1869

Similar
  
Rondônia bushbird, Rufous‑tailed antwren, Spot‑winged antshrike, White‑streaked antvireo

Black bushbird


The black bushbird (Neoctantes niger) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is monotypic within the genus Neoctantes. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

References

Black bushbird Wikipedia