Such's Antthrush
NameSuch's Antthrush
Common NameSuch's Antthrush
Scientific NameMyrmoderus suchii
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsRufous crown and nape, olive-brown upperparts, prominent white supercilium, dark malar stripe, white throat, and heavily streaked black and white underparts with buffy flanks.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, described as 'pew-pew-pew-pew-pew-pew-pew-pew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound on the eastern slopes of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, prominent white supercilium, heavily streaked black and white underparts, terrestrial foraging, distinctive whistled call
Description
This small, terrestrial antbird is characterized by its rufous crown, olive-brown back, and striking black and white streaked underparts. It typically forages on the forest floor, hopping through dense undergrowth in search of insects.
