Pacific Antwren
NamePacific Antwren
Common NamePacific Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula pacifica
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales have a rufous head and underparts, a white throat, and black streaking on the breast. Females are similar but lack the breast streaking and have a paler throat. Both sexes exhibit black wings with two distinct white wing-bars formed by white-tipped coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, accelerating series of 'tew-tew-tew' notes, often ending in a trill. Calls include soft 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rufous head and underparts, Black wings with two prominent white wing-bars, Slender, pointed bill, Active foraging in dense understory
Description
The Pacific Antwren is a small, active antbird found in humid lowland and foothill forests. It is characterized by its rufous head and underparts, contrasting with black wings adorned with two prominent white wing-bars.
