Glossy Antshrike
NameGlossy Antshrike
Common NameGlossy Antshrike
Scientific NameSakesphorus luctuosus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a prominent, erect rufous crest. They also feature two distinct white patches on the wings. The bill is dark and slightly hooked.
Vocalization / CallA series of accelerating, ringing notes, often ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin, primarily in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, inhabiting humid lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresprominent rufous crest, glossy black plumage (male), white wing patches, hook-tipped bill
Description
This small antshrike is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a striking rufous crest. It typically forages in the understory of humid lowland forests, often near water, searching for insects.
