Black-hooded Antwren
NameBlack-hooded Antwren
Common NameBlack-hooded Antwren
Scientific NameAprositornis immaculata
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsMale has a glossy black head, throat, and upper breast forming a distinct hood. The back and rump are rich rufous-chestnut, contrasting with dark brown wings and tail, which feature white spots on the wing coverts. The lower belly is dark grey to black.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru, and also found in the Sierra de Perijá on the Venezuela-Colombia border.
Identifying FeaturesBlack hood (male), Rufous-chestnut back (male), Small size, White spots on wing coverts
Description
A small antbird of humid montane forests, the male is striking with a glossy black hood contrasting with a rich rufous-chestnut back. It typically forages for insects and other small arthropods in dense undergrowth, often near the ground.
