Gnateater
Gnateater, any of eight species of bird of the genus Conopophaga in the family Conopophagidae, formerly classified with the antbirds. These small birds forage for insects in the understory of South American forests.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Richard Pallardy.
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Article Title:
Gnateater
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
13 November 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026