Upland Antshrike
NameUpland Antshrike
Common NameUpland Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus aroyae
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsMales are dark gray overall, with prominent white spots on the wing coverts and tertials, and a small white patch on the back that is often concealed. Females have a rufous crown, brownish upperparts, and buffy underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of 'chup' notes that often accelerate into a trill or rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Andes mountains, found in humid montane forests of southern Peru and western Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (14-15 cm), Males dark gray with white wing spots, Females browner with rufous crown, Hooked bill, Found in montane forest understory
Description
The Upland Antshrike is a small, stocky antbird typically found in the understory of montane forests. Males are dark gray with distinctive white wing spotting, while females exhibit browner plumage. They are generally observed foraging for insects and arthropods.
