Chestnut-tailed Antbird
NameChestnut-tailed Antbird
Common NameChestnut-tailed Antbird
Scientific NameSciaphylax cinnamomea
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark gray to blackish head, throat, and underparts, contrasting with an olive-brown back. The wings are dark with prominent white spots on the coverts, and the tail is a distinctive bright rufous-chestnut. Females are similar but may have slightly browner tones.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, sometimes described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew'. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the western Amazon basin, primarily in eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut-colored tail, Dark head and underparts (male), White spots on wing coverts, Small, stocky build, Forages in forest undergrowth
Description
The Chestnut-tailed Antbird is a small, dark antbird found in the undergrowth of humid lowland forests. It is characterized by its striking rufous-chestnut tail and often forages actively for insects in dense vegetation.
