Ringed Antpipit
NameRinged Antpipit
Common NameRinged Antpipit
Scientific NameCorythopis torquata
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsIt has a dark greyish-brown crown and nape, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat. A broad, prominent black band crosses the breast, often mottled or streaked with white, extending down the flanks with black and white barring. The back and wings are dark olive-brown, and the belly is whitish to pale grey.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a distinctive, high-pitched, thin, and often accelerating series of notes, sometimes likened to an insect or a small bell. It can be a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee' or a more complex, trilling sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily within the Amazon basin. Its range extends from eastern Peru and Ecuador, through southern Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas, to northern Bolivia and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black breast band with white streaking/mottling, White throat contrasting with dark head, Olive-brown back, Terrestrial foraging behavior, often flicking tail
Description
The Ringed Antpipit is a small, distinctive passerine found in humid lowland forests. It is characterized by its dark head, white throat, and a prominent black and white patterned breast band. This species typically forages on or near the ground, often flicking its tail.
