Leaden Antwren
NameLeaden Antwren
Common NameLeaden Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula assimilis
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely leaden gray, slightly darker on the upperparts, with a small white patch at the bend of the wing that can be difficult to see. Females are similar but generally paler gray on the underparts. Both sexes have dark eyes and a slender, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, soft 'tseet' notes that often accelerate into a short, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western and central Amazon basin, primarily in Brazil, southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia, typically in riverine and seasonally flooded forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, uniform leaden-gray plumage, white wing patch (often concealed), slender bill, forest habitat
Description
This small antwren is characterized by its uniform leaden-gray plumage, with males being slightly darker than females. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story of humid lowland forests, often near water.
