Schwartz's Antthrush
NameSchwartz's Antthrush
Common NameSchwartz's Antthrush
Scientific NameGrallaria schubelae
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown. The head features a prominent white supercilium above a dark loral area. Underparts are striking with a white throat and heavy dark brown barring or scaling on a whitish background across the breast and belly, transitioning to rufous-brown flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive series of clear, whistled notes that typically rise in pitch, often repeated from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern slope of the Central Andes in southern Colombia, specifically in the departments of Cauca and Huila.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, heavily barred breast and belly, plain brown upperparts, stocky, terrestrial build
Description
This small, secretive antthrush is typically found foraging on the forest floor in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its stocky build, long legs, and short tail, typical of its family, and is more often heard than seen.
