Pearly Antshrike
NamePearly Antshrike
Common NamePearly Antshrike
Scientific NameMegastictus margaritatus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely grey with prominent white spots on the wing coverts. Females are browner overall with buffy spots on the wing coverts. Both sexes have a stout, slightly hooked bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of short, sharp 'chip' or 'chup' notes, which can accelerate into a trill or rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and northwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, stocky build, Grey plumage with prominent white 'pearly' spots on wing coverts (male), Stout, slightly hooked bill, Forages in forest understory
Description
The Pearly Antshrike is a small, stocky antbird characterized by its grey plumage and distinctive white spots on its wing coverts, giving it a 'pearly' appearance. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
