Rondônia Warbling-Antbird
NameRondônia Warbling-Antbird
Common NameRondônia Warbling-Antbird
Scientific NameHypocnemis rondoniae
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe head and face are prominently streaked black and white, featuring a distinct white supercilium. The back is mottled black and greyish-white, while the throat and breast are white, transitioning to bright yellow on the flanks and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive series of high-pitched, accelerating notes that slightly descend in pitch, often concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southwestern Amazonian Brazil, primarily found in the state of Rondônia and adjacent areas.
Identifying Featuresblack-and-white streaked head, white supercilium, white underparts, yellowish flanks, small size
Description
This small antbird is characterized by its striking black-and-white streaked head and face, contrasting with white underparts and yellowish flanks. It typically forages for insects in the dense understory of humid lowland forests.
