Spot-winged Antshrike
NameSpot-winged Antshrike
Common NameSpot-winged Antshrike
Scientific NameDysithamnus puncticeps
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsMales are dark gray overall with a blackish crown and small white spots on the wing coverts. Females are browner, with a rufous crown and similar white wing spots. The bird in the image appears to be a male.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive accelerating series of sharp 'chip' notes, often ending in a trill or a rapid chatter.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in Central and South America, from Costa Rica and Panama south through western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dull gray plumage (male), White spots on wing coverts, Short, stout bill, Forest understory habitat
Description
This small antshrike is characterized by its dull gray plumage (male) or brownish tones (female) and distinctive white spots on its wing coverts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid evergreen forests.
