Jet Antbird
NameJet Antbird
Common NameJet Antbird
Scientific NameCercomacra nigricans
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a small, spiky crest and white tips on the greater and median wing coverts, forming two distinct wing bars. Females are similar but duller black or dark gray, sometimes with less prominent white wing markings.
Vocalization / CallA series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles, often described as 'peep-peep-peep-peep-peep-trill', sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and northwestern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage (male), spiky crest, white wing bars, long tail
Description
The Jet Antbird is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged bird found in the understory of humid forests. Males are glossy black with a spiky crest and white wing markings, while females are duller. They are insectivorous, foraging for arthropods in dense vegetation.
