Bahia Antwren
NameBahia Antwren
Common NameBahia Antwren
Scientific NameHerpsilochmus pileatus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown, a prominent white supercilium, grey upperparts, and white underparts. Wings are blackish with two distinct white wing-bars. Females have a rufous crown and buffy underparts.
Vocalization / CallA series of high-pitched, accelerating notes that often culminate in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted region of the Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil, primarily within the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo.
Identifying Featuressmall size, black crown (male), white supercilium, grey back, white underparts, two white wing-bars
Description
A small, active antwren found in the understory of humid forests. It typically forages for insects, often as part of mixed-species flocks, moving quickly through dense vegetation.
