Blackish Antbird
NameBlackish Antbird
Common NameBlackish Antbird
Scientific NameCercomacroides nigrescens
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely dark gray to blackish, with a prominent white patch at the bend of the wing and white spots or bars on the greater and median wing coverts. The tail is dark with faint barring. Females are generally browner with rufous underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or 'peep' notes, often ending in a trill. They also produce a sharp 'chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, specifically in parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, typically in the Amazon basin and adjacent foothills.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark gray plumage (male), Prominent white patch at bend of wing, White spots on wing coverts, Short tail, Forages in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Blackish Antbird is a small, dark gray antbird typically found in the dense understory of humid forests. Males are characterized by their uniform dark plumage with a distinctive white patch on the bend of the wing and white spotting on the wing coverts. They are insectivorous, actively foraging for arthropods.
