Ornate Stipplethroat
NameOrnate Stipplethroat
Common NameOrnate Stipplethroat
Scientific NameMyrmelastes ornatus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a slate-gray head, throat, and underparts, with a rufous-brown back and rump. The dark wings feature two distinct rows of white spots on the coverts. Females are similar but may be slightly duller.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, typically described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew-pew'. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the departments of Chocó, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, and Cauca.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray head and underparts, Rufous-brown back, Prominent white spots on wing coverts, Reddish-brown iris, Endemic to western Colombian Andes
Description
This medium-sized antbird is characterized by its slate-gray head and underparts contrasting with a rufous-brown back. It forages in the understory of humid montane forests, primarily consuming insects and other arthropods.
