Bertoni's Antbird
NameBertoni's Antbird
Common NameBertoni's Antbird
Scientific NameDrymophila bertonii
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown heavily streaked with white, a prominent white supercilium, and a rufous throat and breast. The back is olive-brown, and the dark wings feature distinct white spots. The flanks and belly are paler, often buffy-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of accelerating, high-pitched "chip" or "tew" notes that often culminate in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresrufous throat and breast, black and white streaked crown (male), white supercilium, dark wings with white spots, longish tail
Description
This small antbird is characterized by its striking rufous throat and breast, contrasting with a black and white streaked crown. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, often in bamboo thickets, searching for insects.
