Bananal Antbird
NameBananal Antbird
Common NameBananal Antbird
Scientific NameCercomacra ferdinandi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with two prominent white wing-bars formed by white tips to the greater and median coverts. Females are similar but duller black, sometimes with a brownish tinge, and less prominent white wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of accelerating, high-pitched 'pee-pee-pee-pee-peep-peep-peep' notes, often ending in a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Brazil, found primarily in the Bananal Island region and adjacent mainland areas along the Araguaia River in Tocantins and Goiás states.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely black plumage (male), Prominent white wing-bars, Small size, Habitat preference for dense riverine forest understory
Description
The Bananal Antbird is a small, entirely black antbird with distinctive white wing markings. It typically forages in the dense understory of gallery forests, often near watercourses, where it gleans insects from foliage.
