Ash-breasted Antbird
NameAsh-breasted Antbird
Common NameAsh-breasted Antbird
Scientific NameSciaphylax longipes
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, rufous-brown upperparts, and a white throat and breast with variable grey streaking on the flanks. Females are similar but often show a buffier wash on the throat and breast. Both sexes possess a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as a 'peep-peep-peep-peep-pee-pee-pee-pee-peep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown back, grey head, white throat/breast with streaking, pale eye-ring, long legs, ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Ash-breasted Antbird is a small, active passerine typically found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It is known for its relatively long legs, which it uses to hop on the ground and low branches while foraging for insects.
