Image via Macaulay Library
Pale-faced Bare-eye
- Scientific name
- Phlegopsis borbae
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Pale-faced Bare-eye (Phlegopsis borbae) is a specialized passerine bird endemic to the Amazon basin in Brazil. It was first described by the Austrian ornithologist Carl Eduard Hellmayr in 1907. As a member of the antbird family, this species evolved to thrive in the complex understory of terra firme forests, displaying a highly specific ecological reliance on army ant swarms to flush out prey, a behavior common among the Thamnophilidae family.
The bird’s design reflects a distinct evolutionary adaptation to the deep shade of the rainforest. Characterized by its rounded wings, which allow for maneuverability in dense vegetation, and a notched tail, the species is physically distinguished by the striking, unfeathered red skin around its eyes. This feature, known as the bare eye-ring, serves as a vivid contrast to its somber plumage and is a hallmark of the genus Phlegopsis.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Pale-faced Bare-eye
Pale-faced Bare-eye is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. Collectors on collecto.rs track this bird publicly, with photos, condition and acquisition notes.
How many collectors track Pale-faced Bare-eye on collecto.rs?
Pale-faced Bare-eye is tracked publicly on collecto.rs. Each collector's profile links to their full collection, their notes, and (when shared) their acquisition history.
Can I track my own copy of Pale-faced Bare-eye?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Pale-faced Bare-eye catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Pale-faced Bare-eye is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Where can I see real photos of Pale-faced Bare-eye?
Click any collector below to see their public Pale-faced Bare-eye entry — photos, condition, edition, and (when shared) acquisition cost.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
