antbird

American

[ant-burd] / ˈæntˌbɜrd /

noun

any of numerous passerine birds of the family Formicariidae, of the New World tropics, many species of which follow army ant swarms to feed on insects disturbed by the ants.

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Origin of antbird

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The Rainforest Trust said Wednesday that the antbird discovered last year in northern Peru has been given the name Myrmoderus eowilsoni in honor of E.O.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2017

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