Narrow-billed Antwren
NameNarrow-billed Antwren
Common NameNarrow-billed Antwren
Scientific NameFormicivora iheringi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsMales are dark gray overall with a black throat and chest, and prominent white spots on the wing coverts forming two distinct wing-bars. Females are similar but generally paler gray below, sometimes with a buffy wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched trill, often described as a series of 'tew-tew-tew' notes. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Identifying Featuressmall size, slender bill, dark gray plumage (male), white wing spots, active foraging in undergrowth
Description
A small, active antwren characterized by its slender bill and dark gray plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid evergreen forests, often in pairs, gleaning insects from foliage.
