Band-tailed Antwren
NameBand-tailed Antwren
Common NameBand-tailed Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula urosticta
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark gray head and upperparts, a black throat and upper breast, and a white belly. They feature a distinctive white band across the tail and two prominent white wing-bars. Females are similar but duller gray, with a white throat and breast, and buffy flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of high-pitched, thin, and accelerating 'tsee' or 'tseep' notes, often concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil (Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina) and northeastern Argentina (Misiones).
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark gray plumage (male with black throat/breast), Prominent white band across tail, White wing-bars, Found in humid forest understory
Description
This small antwren inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests, typically foraging for insects. Males are dark gray with a black throat and breast, while females are duller with a white throat. They are often found in mixed-species flocks.
