Plumbeous Antbird
NamePlumbeous Antbird
Common NamePlumbeous Antbird
Scientific NameMyrmelastes plumbeus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a slate-gray head, throat, and upper breast, transitioning to a bright rufous on the lower breast, belly, and flanks. The back and wings are dark slate-gray with prominent white spots on the wing coverts. Females are similar but may have slightly duller plumage with a brownish wash on the rufous areas.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew-pew'. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin of South America, including eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, southeastern Colombia, and northwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray head and upper breast, Bright rufous lower breast and belly, Dark wings with white spots on coverts, Stocky build with a relatively short tail, Prefers dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Plumbeous Antbird is a small, stocky antbird found in the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests. It is known for its distinctive plumage, featuring a slate-gray head and upperparts contrasting with a rufous belly. This species typically forages low to the ground, often near water.
