Tawny-faced Gnatwren
NameTawny-faced Gnatwren
Common NameTawny-faced Gnatwren
Scientific NameMicrobates cinereiventris
FamilyPolioptilidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking tawny-orange face and crown, contrasting with dark brown upperparts. The underparts are grey, often with a whitish throat and some faint streaking on the chest. It has a long, thin, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, reedy notes or trills, which often accelerate in pace.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeIts range extends from Central America (Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) south through the humid lowland and montane forests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into parts of western Brazil and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesTawny-orange face and crown, Long, slender, dark bill, Small size, Grey underparts, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, active bird inhabits the dense understory of tropical forests. It is characterized by its distinctive tawny face and long, slender bill, constantly foraging for insects.
