Slaty Antwren
NameSlaty Antwren
Common NameSlaty Antwren
Scientific NameMyrmotherula schisticolor
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely dark slaty-gray, with two prominent rows of white spots on the wing coverts. Females have olive-brown upperparts, rufous underparts, and similar white wing spots.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, accelerating series of high-pitched 'tew-tew-tew' notes, often ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico through Central America to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark slaty-gray plumage (male), White wing spots, Active foraging behavior, Found in montane forest understory
Description
The Slaty Antwren is a small, active antbird typically found in the understory of humid montane forests. Males are characterized by their dark slaty-gray plumage with distinctive white wing spots, while females are more olive-brown with rufous underparts.
