Slender Antbird
NameSlender Antbird
Common NameSlender Antbird
Scientific NameRhopornis ardesiacus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales have overall slate-gray plumage, a black throat and upper breast, and a black bill. Their wings feature two white wing-bars formed by white tips on the greater and median coverts. The most striking feature is their bright red iris.
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'. They also produce various chirps and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Brazil, primarily found in the state of Bahia, with a few isolated records in Minas Gerais. It inhabits a restricted geographic range within the Caatinga biome.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray plumage (male), Black throat (male), Striking red eyes, White wing-bars, Slender build with a long tail
Description
The Slender Antbird is a medium-sized antbird characterized by its slender build and long tail. Males are predominantly slate-gray with a distinctive black throat and striking red eyes. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of dry forests.
