Cherrie's Antwren
NameCherrie's Antwren
Common NameCherrie's Antwren
Scientific NameFrederickena unduligera
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales (as pictured) are entirely barred black and white, with finer barring on the head and breast, becoming broader on the belly and flanks. Females have a similar barring pattern but with rufous-brown instead of black. Both sexes have a stout, slightly hooked bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, loud, and clear series of accelerating whistles, often described as 'peep-peep-peep' notes that increase in speed and volume, sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, including eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, western Brazil (south of the Amazon River), and parts of southern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for an antbird, Heavily barred black and white plumage (male), Heavily barred rufous-brown plumage (female), Stout, slightly hooked bill, Often associated with army ant swarms
Description
Cherrie's Antwren is a medium-sized antbird characterized by its striking barred plumage. Males are heavily barred black and white, while females display rufous-brown barring. This species typically forages in the understory of humid lowland forests, often following army ant swarms.
