Guianan Warbling-Antbird
NameGuianan Warbling-Antbird
Common NameGuianan Warbling-Antbird
Scientific NameHypocnemis cantator
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown and face heavily streaked with white, a prominent white supercilium, and a black malar stripe. Upperparts are olive-brown, and wings feature two distinct white wing-bars formed by white spots on the coverts. Underparts are whitish, often with a buffy wash on the flanks. Females are similar but with browner tones on the head and buffier underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, warbling series of clear, rising and falling whistles, often accelerating and ending in a trill. It also gives various sharp chirps and churring calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and extends into parts of northern Brazil, primarily within the Amazon basin.
Identifying FeaturesStreaked black and white head pattern, White wing-bars (spots on coverts), Small size, Pale underparts, Forages in forest understory
Description
The Guianan Warbling-Antbird is a small antbird typically found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It is characterized by its distinctive streaked head pattern and active foraging for insects among dense vegetation.
