Rio Madeira Stipplethroat
NameRio Madeira Stipplethroat
Common NameRio Madeira Stipplethroat
Scientific NameMyrmoderus hypostictus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark gray head and upperparts, with a prominent black throat and upper breast heavily stippled with white. The belly is gray, and the wings are brownish with noticeable white spots on the coverts. Females are similar but may have a slightly paler throat and more extensive brown on the back.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch. It may also emit a distinct 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, specifically in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil (south of the Amazon River, east to the Rio Madeira).
Identifying FeaturesStippled black and white throat and chest, Dark gray head and body, Brown wings with white spots, Orange-brown iris, Skulking behavior in forest understory
Description
The Rio Madeira Stipplethroat is a medium-sized antbird characterized by its distinctive stippled throat and chest. It typically inhabits the dense understory of humid lowland forests, where it forages for insects with a somewhat skulking behavior.
