Antthrush

/ˈæntˌθrʌʃ/ noun

Any of several species of small birds in the genus Chamaeza found in Central and South America that forage near ants, particularly army ants.

Compound of 'ant' + 'thrush' (a type of bird). Named for the birds' behavior of following and feeding near columns of army ants, which stir up insects the birds eat.

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