Large-billed Antwren
NameLarge-billed Antwren
Common NameLarge-billed Antwren
Scientific NameHerpsilochmus longirostris
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a rufous crown and underparts, a black mask, and a white supercilium. The back is black with white streaking, and wings are black with two prominent white wing-bars. The tail is black with white tips. Females are similar but often paler rufous with a less defined mask.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, high-pitched, accelerating trill, often described as a rapid series of 'chip-chip-chip-chip-chrrrrr' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and eastern Brazil, with populations also found in parts of Bolivia and Paraguay, primarily inhabiting the Cerrado biome and adjacent dry forest regions.
Identifying FeaturesRufous head and underparts, Black and white patterned wings, Relatively long bill, White supercilium (male), Found in dry forests/cerrado
Description
This small antwren is characterized by its rufous head and underparts, contrasting with a black and white patterned back and wings. It actively forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of dry forests and cerrado woodlands.
