Plain-winged Antwren
NamePlain-winged Antwren
Common NamePlain-winged Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula unicolor
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMale is entirely dark slate-gray to blackish, slightly paler on the belly, with plain, unpatterned wings. Female has olive-brown upperparts and rufous-brown underparts, also with plain wings.
Vocalization / CallA rapid series of high-pitched, accelerating 'tseep' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, from Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain, unpatterned dark plumage (male), Lack of wing bars, Slender, pointed bill, Understory foraging in montane forests
Description
This small antwren is characterized by its plain, unpatterned plumage. Males are dark slate-gray, while females are olive-brown with rufous underparts. It forages for insects in the understory of humid montane forests.
