Moustached Antwren
NameMoustached Antwren
Common NameMoustached Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula ignota
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown and nape with fine white streaking, a prominent white supercilium, and a distinct black malar stripe. Upperparts are black with white spotting, and underparts are bright yellow. Females are similar but often duller.
Vocalization / CallA rapid series of high-pitched, accelerating "tseep" or "chip" notes, often ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland and foothill forests of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow underparts, black-and-white striped head, black malar stripe (moustache), white supercilium, black upperparts with white spotting
Description
A tiny antwren characterized by its striking black-and-white striped head and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland forests.
