Manú Antbird
NameManú Antbird
Common NameManú Antbird
Scientific NameCercomacra manu
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely blackish or dark gray, often with a small, sometimes concealed, white patch at the bend of the wing. Females are rufous-brown overall, with a paler belly and grayish head. The bird in the image is a male.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include an accelerating series of high-pitched 'tew-tew-tew' notes that often end in a trill, as well as sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in southeastern Peru, southwestern Brazil (Acre), and northwestern Bolivia, primarily in the humid lowland evergreen forests of the Amazon basin.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark plumage (male), white patch on bend of wing (male), rufous-brown plumage (female), understory foraging behavior, distinctive accelerating call
Description
The Manú Antbird is a small, dark antbird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. Males are blackish with a white wing patch, while females are rufous-brown. They typically forage for insects alone or in pairs, often associating with army ant swarms.
