Fulvous Antshrike
NameFulvous Antshrike
Common NameFulvous Antshrike
Scientific NameFrederickena fulva
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely black with fine, wavy white barring across the body, wings, and tail, giving a mottled appearance. They possess a prominent, often slightly raised crest. Females are rufous-brown overall, with fine black barring on the underparts and wings, and a darker head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of accelerating, ringing whistles that often end in a trill. The song is distinctive and carries well through the forest understory.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Fulvous Antshrike is found in western Amazonia, specifically in southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northeastern Peru, inhabiting the humid lowland forests of this region.
Identifying FeaturesSexually dimorphic plumage (male black with white barring, female rufous-brown with black barring), Prominent crest, Heavy, hooked bill, Forages in dense forest understory
Description
The Fulvous Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. Males are predominantly black with fine barring, while females exhibit a rufous-brown plumage with similar barring. They typically forage for insects, often alone or in pairs, moving deliberately through dense vegetation.
