The Caura antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil and Venezuela.
Region
Guiana Shield
Typical Environment
Occurs in humid lowland evergreen forests of southern Venezuela (especially the Caura drainage) and adjacent northern Brazil. It favors dense understory in terra firme forest, edges of gallery forest, and vine tangles near streams. The species forages close to the ground, often in shadowy, cluttered microhabitats. It may enter older secondary growth where a closed canopy and thick understory persist.
Altitude Range
0–800 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Caura antbird is a shy understory specialist that often slips through dense thickets just above the forest floor. It sometimes attends army-ant swarms to snatch fleeing arthropods, a behavior common in many antbirds. Males and females are distinctly different in color, and pairs often duet to maintain contact in the dim rainforest.
Temperament
solitary and territorial
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats between low perches
Social Behavior
Usually found as solitary individuals or in pairs defending territories. Pairs communicate with antiphonal duets and stay in close contact while moving through dense cover. Nests are typically cup-shaped and placed low, often close to the forest floor or in low shrubs.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A clear, ringing series of whistles that may accelerate slightly and rise in pitch, often delivered from concealed perches. Pairs duet with tightly timed phrases, and harsh chack notes are given when alarmed or agitated.
