Parker's Antbird
NameParker's Antbird
Common NameParker's Antbird
Scientific NameCercomacroides parkeri
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes are similar, featuring an overall dark grey plumage, slightly paler on the belly. It has prominent white wing-bars formed by white tips to the greater and median coverts. The legs are pale greyish-blue.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of accelerating, high-pitched 'peet' notes, often ending in a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia, specifically found in the central and eastern cordilleras.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, dark grey antbird, Prominent white wing-bars, Pale greyish-blue legs, Found in dense undergrowth of montane forests
Description
Parker's Antbird is a small, rather plain dark grey antbird found in the understory of humid montane forests. It typically forages for insects and other small arthropods in dense vegetation, often in pairs or small family groups. This species is known for its distinctive white wing-bars.
