Esmeraldas Antbird
NameEsmeraldas Antbird
Common NameEsmeraldas Antbird
Scientific NameSipia nigricauda
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsMales are largely dark gray to blackish, with a black throat and chest. Females are similar but may have a browner tinge and less extensive black on the underparts. Both sexes feature prominent white spots on the wing coverts and a bright red iris.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of accelerating, high-pitched, whistle-like notes that often rise in pitch and intensity.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresbright red iris, dark gray to blackish plumage, white spots on wing coverts, short tail, found in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Esmeraldas Antbird is a small, dark antbird characterized by its striking red eyes. It typically forages in the dense understory of humid lowland and foothill forests, often near streams or in tangled vegetation.
