Plain-winged Antshrike
NamePlain-winged Antshrike
Common NamePlain-winged Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus schistaceus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales are uniformly dark gray with a slightly paler belly and a dark eye. Females have an olive-brown back, rufous crown and wings, and buffy underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of accelerating, slightly descending 'chup' notes, often ending in a trill. It also gives a sharp 'chup' alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, ranging from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador and Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dark gray plumage (male), Rufous crown and wings (female), Dark eye, Stout, hooked bill, Inhabits forest understory
Description
The Plain-winged Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird typically found in the understory of humid lowland and foothill forests. It is an active forager, primarily seeking insects among the foliage and branches.
