Gray-bellied Antbird
NameGray-bellied Antbird
Common NameGray-bellied Antbird
Scientific NameMyrmeciza pelzelni
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a darker brown tail. The wings feature prominent buffy-white spots on the coverts. The head and throat are dark gray, finely streaked with white, giving a scaly appearance, while the belly is grayish, contrasting with browner flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, sometimes concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeRestricted to a relatively small area in the western Amazon basin, primarily found in southeastern Colombia, northeastern Peru, and northwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown upperparts, Prominent buffy-white spots on wing coverts, Dark gray head and throat with fine white streaking, Grayish belly, Ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest understory
Description
The Gray-bellied Antbird is a small, ground-dwelling passerine found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It typically forages on or near the forest floor, often flicking leaves to uncover hidden invertebrates. This species is generally shy and can be difficult to observe in its dense habitat.
