Creamy-bellied Antwren
NameCreamy-bellied Antwren
Common NameCreamy-bellied Antwren
Scientific NameHypocnemis subflava
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown with white streaking, a prominent white supercilium, and a black eyestripe. The upperparts are gray, and the wings are blackish with two distinct white wing-bars. Underparts are creamy-yellow, particularly on the belly. Females are similar but often have a browner crown and less defined head markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of sharp, accelerating notes, often described as a rapid trill or a 'chip-chip-chip-chipper-chipper' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, specifically southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white striped head pattern, Creamy-yellow belly, Two prominent white wing-bars, Small size, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
This small antwren is characterized by its striking black and white striped head pattern and creamy-yellow underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the dense understory of humid lowland forests.
