Sincorá Antwren
NameSincorá Antwren
Common NameSincorá Antwren
Scientific NameFormicivora grantsaui
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a black face, throat, and breast, bordered by a prominent white supercilium and a white stripe extending from the malar region down the flanks. The back is brownish-grey, and the wings are dark with two distinct white wing bars and white spotting. Females are similar but with a white throat and breast, and more streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically described as a series of rapid, high-pitched notes that often accelerate and may slightly descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small area within the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, Brazil, specifically found in the Sincorá mountain range and surrounding dry, rocky scrubland.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face, throat, and breast (male), Prominent white supercilium, White stripe on flanks, Small size, Association with dry, rocky scrubland habitat
Description
The Sincorá Antwren is a small, active bird endemic to a restricted region of Brazil. It typically forages in dense, dry scrubland and rocky habitats, often moving low through vegetation in search of insects. Males are strikingly patterned with black and white plumage.
