Guianan Streaked-Antwren
NameGuianan Streaked-Antwren
Common NameGuianan Streaked-Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula surinamensis
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFemales have a distinctive rufous crown and nape, a streaked black and white back, and pale buffy-white underparts. Males have a black crown and throat, with a similarly streaked back and white underparts. Both sexes feature black wings with two prominent white wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid series of high-pitched 'tseet' notes, which often accelerate into a distinctive trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeIts range spans northern South America, including the Guianas, parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rufous crown (female) or black crown (male), Streaked black and white back, Two prominent white wing-bars, Pale underparts
Description
This small, active antwren is typically found foraging for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland forests. It often joins mixed-species flocks, moving quickly through the foliage.
