Collared Gnatwren
NameCollared Gnatwren
Common NameCollared Gnatwren
Scientific NameMicrobates torquatus
FamilyPolioptilidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The throat and breast are white, sharply delineated by a distinct black band or 'collar' across the upper breast. Flanks are grayish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, reedy notes that often accelerate into a trill. It also produces sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. Also present in parts of the Amazon basin in eastern Ecuador, Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, distinct black breast band/collar, small size, active foraging in understory
Description
The Collared Gnatwren is a small, active insectivorous bird typically found foraging in the understory of humid tropical forests. It is known for its distinctive facial markings and often joins mixed-species flocks.
