Ochre-rumped Antbird
NameOchre-rumped Antbird
Common NameOchre-rumped Antbird
Scientific NameDrymophila ochropyga
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown and nape with a prominent white supercilium and white malar stripe. Upperparts are black with white streaking, especially on the mantle and back. Wings are dark with two white wing-bars. Rump and flanks are bright ochre-rufous. Underparts are whitish with black streaking on the breast and sides. Females are similar but often have a browner crown and less intense streaking.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or 'peep' notes, often ending in a trill, described as a rapid 'peep-peep-peep-peep-peep-pee-pee-pee-prrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, ranging from southern Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Black and white streaked head and upperparts, Bright ochre-rufous rump and flanks, Two white wing-bars, Small size
Description
A small, striking antbird characterized by its black and white streaked head and upperparts, contrasting sharply with a warm ochre-rufous rump and flanks. It actively forages for insects in the dense understory of humid forests.
