Pale-bellied Mourner
NamePale-bellied Mourner
Common NamePale-bellied Mourner
Scientific NameRhytipterna immunda
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are grayish-brown, with a slightly darker crown and nape. The underparts are pale yellow, becoming whiter on the throat and undertail coverts. Wings and tail are darker brown, sometimes with faint rufous edging on flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as mournful or plaintive, sometimes ending with a downward inflection.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, ranging from eastern Colombia and southern Venezuela through the Guianas, and across much of the Amazon basin in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresgrayish head, pale yellow belly, upright posture, short, stout bill, whistled, mournful calls
Description
A medium-sized bird with a grayish head and back, contrasting with pale yellowish underparts. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of humid forests, often sallying out to catch insects.
