Stripe-backed Antbird
NameStripe-backed Antbird
Common NameStripe-backed Antbird
Scientific NameMyrmorchilus strigilatus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinctive plumage with a brown-streaked crown and back, a pale supercilium, and a white throat. The underparts are whitish with heavy black streaking, particularly on the breast and flanks. The wings are dark with prominent white spots and bars, especially on the coverts, and the tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-pee-peep-peep-peep'. It also gives various sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, specifically in parts of northeastern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northern Paraguay. It inhabits dry Chaco forest and Caatinga scrubland.
Identifying Featuresstreaked crown and back, heavily streaked underparts, rufous tail, white spots and bars on dark wings, terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Stripe-backed Antbird is a small, terrestrial antbird found in dry scrub and woodland. It is typically seen foraging on or near the ground, often in pairs, searching for insects among leaf litter and dense vegetation.
