Orange-bellied Antwren
NameOrange-bellied Antwren
Common NameOrange-bellied Antwren
Scientific NameHypocnemis hypoxantha
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown, white supercilium, black eyestripe, and a streaked greyish-white throat and breast contrasting with a bright orange belly. The back is olive-brown, and the wings are blackish with two prominent buff wing-bars. Females are similar but often show a more streaked crown and a less intensely orange belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of accelerating, high-pitched notes that often end in a trill or a rapid chatter.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesOrange belly, Streaked head pattern (especially females/juveniles), Two buff wing-bars, Small size, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
The Orange-bellied Antwren is a small, active antbird found in the understory of humid tropical forests. It typically forages for insects among dense vegetation, often in pairs or small family groups. Its distinctive plumage makes it a striking, though often elusive, inhabitant of its Amazonian habitat.
