Northern Anteater-Chat
Myrmecocichla aethiops
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusMyrmecocichla (Black Chats and Allies)
- SpeciesMyrmecocichla aethiops (Northern Anteater-Chat)
About the Northern Anteater-Chat
The anteater chat or northern anteater-chat (Myrmecocichla aethiops) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It range extends across the Sahel and the East African montane forests. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
It has been observed to nest in abandoned wells in Nigeria Image at ADW Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Anteater-Chat in Serengeti National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Anteater-Chat in Serengeti National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Anteater-Chat sighting in Serengeti National Park, based on 432 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Anteater-Chat in Serengeti National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Northern Anteater-Chat in Serengeti National Park in our monthly data.