Streak-headed Antbird
NameStreak-headed Antbird
Common NameStreak-headed Antbird
Scientific NameDrymophila striaticeps
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species exhibits a distinctive plumage with a heavily streaked head, back, and underparts. The crown and nape are black with buffy-white streaks, while the back is rufous-brown with black streaks. The wings are dark brown with rufous edgings, and the rump is rufous. The tail is dark brown with white tips on the outer rectrices. Underparts are buffy-white with black streaking, becoming more rufous on the flanks and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, accelerating notes, often described as a trill or a rapid 'tew-tew-tew-tew-tew-tew'. It also gives softer 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, typically at elevations between 1,200 and 2,300 meters.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked head and back, Rufous rump, Dark tail with white tips on outer feathers, Small size, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
The Streak-headed Antbird is a small, active bird typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests. It often hops through thick vegetation, searching for insects and other invertebrates.
