Definition

Noun: * A kind of antbird: A specific species of passerine bird belonging to the family Thamnophilidae, commonly known as the Spotted Antbird. It is characterized by its spotted plumage and is typically found in the understory of lowland forests in Central and South America.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Hylophylax naevioides is easily identified by the distinctive white spots on its wings.
  • During our birdwatching expedition, we were fortunate to observe a pair of Hylophylax naevioides following an army ant swarm.
  • The primary diet of Hylophylax naevioides consists of insects and other arthropods flushed by the movements of ants.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific biological species, often in discussions about neotropical ecology, bird behavior, or taxonomy.
  • The study compared the foraging efficiency of Hylophylax naevioides with that of other obligate ant-following birds.

Variants and Related Words

• Spotted Antbird: The common English name for .
• Antbird (family Thamnophilidae): The broader family of insectivorous birds to which this species belongs.
• Hylophylax: The genus name, which may be used to refer to this and closely related species.

Synonyms

• Spotted Antbird: The direct and most frequently used synonym in non-scientific English.

Related Phrases

• Ant-following bird: A descriptive phrase for the bird's ecological behavior, which is central to its identification and study.
  • As an ant-following bird, the Hylophylax naevioides relies on swarms to find prey.

Noun

1. a kind of antbird