Species profile
Ferruginous-backed Antbird
Myrmeciza ferruginea
Quick answer
Discussion. — Morphometric distinctions lend support to maintaining two genera (ferruginea / ruficauda and loricata / squamosa). Inconsistencies in wing and tail movements and aspects of ferruginea plumage lend weight to a three genus solution (ferruginea, ruficauda, and loricata / squamosa). On the other hand, commonalities of most aspects of morphology (especially plumage) and behavior (loudsongs, habitat, foraging behavior, and nest architecture) indicate that the species should be placed in a single genus. Taxonomic Recommendations. — Given the numerous phenotypic consistencies among the species, we recommend that the four species be considered congeneric. Available names include Myrmoderus Ridgway (1909), which has priority over Myrmedestes Todd (1927).
- Scientific name
- Myrmeciza ferruginea
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Genus
- Myrmeciza
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- Ash-breasted Antbird (Myrmoborus lugubris)