Ihering's Antwren
NameIhering's Antwren
Common NameIhering's Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula iheringi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales are dark gray overall, with a black throat and breast, and prominent white spots on the wing coverts. Females are similar but generally paler gray with a buffy wash on the underparts and less distinct wing spotting.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a high-pitched, accelerating series of 'tsee' notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tseet-tseet-tseet'. Calls include soft 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Brazil, found in the Amazon basin south of the Amazon River, primarily in the states of Pará, Amazonas, and Rondônia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark gray plumage, white wing spots, black throat (male), forest understory habitat
Description
A tiny, dark antwren inhabiting the understory of humid lowland forests. It is typically observed foraging for small insects and other arthropods among dense foliage, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
