Klages's Antbird
NameKlages's Antbird
Common NameKlages's Antbird
Scientific NameDrymophila klagesi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a prominent black-and-white streaked crest and face. Its upperparts are brownish with fine streaking, especially on the wings, which also show small white spots. The underparts are buffy-orange on the flanks and belly, fading to whitish on the throat and chest, which is also finely streaked. The tail is relatively long and brownish with white tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive accelerating series of high-pitched notes, often described as a rapid trill or 'chip-chip-chip-chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in northeastern Brazil, primarily found in the lower Rio Tapajós and Rio Madeira basins within Pará and Amazonas states.
Identifying Featuresprominent black-and-white streaked crest, buffy-orange flanks and belly, brownish upperparts with streaked wings and white spots, longish tail with white tips, small size, found in humid forest understory
Description
This small antbird is characterized by its striking black-and-white streaked crest and face, contrasting with buffy-orange flanks and a brownish back. It typically forages for insects and other small invertebrates in the understory of humid lowland forests, often in mixed-species flocks. Its vocalizations include a distinctive accelerating series of high-pitched notes.
