Silvered Antbird
NameSilvered Antbird
Common NameSilvered Antbird
Scientific NameSclateria naevia
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsDark grey upperparts, head, and throat. Underparts are heavily marked with white scaling or spots, particularly on the breast and belly. White spots are also present on the wing coverts. The bill has a dark upper mandible and a distinctive orange lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew-pew.'
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark grey plumage with white scaling on underparts, white wing spots, orange lower mandible, preference for wet forest undergrowth
Description
This small, stocky antbird is typically found in the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests, often near water. It forages actively for insects among vegetation, exhibiting a somewhat upright posture.
