Salvadori's Antwren
NameSalvadori's Antwren
Common NameSalvadori's Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula minor
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely dark gray with a small white patch on the back (often concealed) and two rows of white spots on the wing coverts, forming two distinct wing-bars. Females are similar but slightly paler gray, with a rufous wash on the flanks and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often accelerating and rising slightly in pitch. It also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark gray plumage (male), prominent white wing spots forming two bars, short tail, found in humid forest mid-story
Description
A small, dark antwren with a relatively short tail, typically found foraging in the mid-story and subcanopy of humid forests. It often joins mixed-species flocks to glean insects from foliage.
