Gray-headed Antbird
NameGray-headed Antbird
Common NameGray-headed Antbird
Scientific NameAmpelornis griseiceps
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales are dark slate-gray overall, with a distinctly paler, ash-gray head and throat. Females are similar but often have a brownish wash on the back and flanks, and a slightly duller gray head. Both sexes have a relatively long, slender black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew-pew'. It also produces various sharp calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southeastern Ecuador and northern Peru, typically found at elevations between 1,000 and 2,000 meters.
Identifying Featurespale gray head contrasting with darker body (especially males), skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, relatively long, slender bill, small size
Description
A small, rather drab antbird found in the understory of humid montane forests. Males are primarily dark gray with a distinctly paler gray head, while females are similar but often show brownish tones. They are typically secretive, foraging for insects in dense vegetation.
