Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae)
Restinga Antwren (Formicivora littoralis) - HBW 8, p. 614
French: Grisin du restinga
German: Restingaameisenfänger
Spanish: Hormiguerito Litoral
Taxonomy: Formicivora serrana littoralis Gonzaga and Pacheco, 1990, Maçambaba beach, Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Morphological, vocal and molecular studies indicate that, with exception of F. iheringi, all species placed in current genus form a well-defined group. Present species considered to belong to a clade along with F. serrana and F. melanogaster. Forms a superspecies with former and previously considered conspecific, but accorded species status on basis of differences in morphology and ecology; also, has been treated as race of latter. Monotypic.
Distribution: SE Brazil in coastal Rio de Janeiro (municipalities of Cabo Frio, São Pedro da Aldeia, Arraial do Cabo, Araruama, Saquarema) and nearby offshore islands of Comprida and Cabo Frio.
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An adult male foraging Locality Restinga de Maçambaba, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 27 January 2005 6 years ago 15 sec 4.7 -
A pair in a bush, with clear views of the female Locality Restinga de Maçambaba, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 27 January 2005 6 years ago 36 sec 4.7 -
An adult male moving in bushes Locality Restinga de Maçambaba, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 27 January 2005 6 years ago 34 sec 4.6 -
An immature male moving in a bush Locality Restinga de Maçambaba, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 27 January 2005 6 years ago 43 sec 4.3
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A female close up in the hand.
Locality Ilha de Cabo Frio, Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Tatiana Colombo 19 March 2011 1 year ago 4.5 -
An adult male in the hand.
Locality Araruama, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Tatiana Colombo 4 July 2010 2 years ago 4.1 -
Male
Locality Iguaba Grande, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Ciro Albano 6 June 2010 2 years ago 4.1 -
A male.
Locality Costa do Sol State Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Evair Legal 3 December 2011 1 year ago 3.8 -
A female in the hand.
Locality Araruama, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Tatiana Colombo 4 July 2010 2 years ago 3.7 -
An subadult male in the hand.
Locality Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (Monotypic species)
Tatiana Colombo 11 October 2010 1 year ago 3.7
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Song. Locality Massambaba Conservation Area, Praia Seca, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
(Monotypic species)
Jeremy Minns 30 October 1998 3 years ago 3
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