Dugand's Antwren
NameDugand's Antwren
Common NameDugand's Antwren
Scientific NameHerpsilochmus dugandi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have a gray body, a black crown, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a black eye-stripe. Their wings are black with two distinct white wing bars, and the tail is black with white tips. Females are similar but feature a rufous crown and a buffy wash on their underparts.
Vocalization / CallThe call is typically a rapid series of high-pitched, accelerating 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often rising slightly in pitch towards the end.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, specifically southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northeastern Peru, inhabiting humid lowland and foothill forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Gray body plumage, Black crown and white supercilium (male), Rufous crown (female), Two prominent white wing bars, Barred tail with white tips
Description
Dugand's Antwren is a small, active antbird found in the canopy and mid-story of humid lowland forests. Males are predominantly gray with a striking black and white head pattern, while females have a rufous crown. They forage for insects among foliage, often in mixed-species flocks.
