Mato Grosso Antbird
NameMato Grosso Antbird
Common NameMato Grosso Antbird
Scientific NameThamnophilus sticturus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe male Mato Grosso Antbird is entirely glossy black. It features a prominent white patch on the bend of the wing (shoulder) and distinct white spots on the median and greater wing coverts. The bill is dark and relatively stout.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of accelerating, ringing notes, often ending in a short rattle or a descending whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in central-western Brazil (Mato Grosso), eastern Bolivia, and northern Paraguay, inhabiting dry forests, woodlands, and gallery forests.
Identifying FeaturesAll-black plumage (male), Prominent white shoulder patch, White spots on wing coverts, Stocky build, Dark, slightly hooked bill
Description
The Mato Grosso Antbird is a small, stocky passerine found in South America. Males are entirely black with distinctive white markings on the wings, typically foraging in the understory of dry forests and woodlands. They are often observed alone or in pairs, moving deliberately through dense vegetation.
