Black-headed Antbird
NameBlack-headed Antbird
Common NameBlack-headed Antbird
Scientific NamePercnostola rufifrons
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales are largely dark slate-grey to black, with a prominent black crest, reddish-brown lower back and rump, and two narrow white wing bars. They possess striking red eyes. Females are generally browner overall.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise slightly in pitch, sometimes ending with a trill. It also gives various chirps and churring calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black crest, Dark slate-grey to black plumage (male), Red eye (male), Two narrow white wing bars, Reddish-brown lower back and rump (often concealed)
Description
This medium-sized antbird is characterized by its dark plumage and a prominent crest. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests, often near water, searching for insects.
