Western Fire-eye
NameWestern Fire-eye
Common NameWestern Fire-eye
Scientific NamePyriglena maura
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsFemales are mostly rufous-brown to warm brown, darker on the back and wings, with a paler belly. Males are glossy black with a concealed white patch on the lower back. Both sexes possess distinctive bright red irises.
Vocalization / CallA common vocalization is a series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or "peep" notes, often ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, ranging from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbright red eyes, brown plumage (female), black plumage (male), often found near army ant swarms, short, stout bill
Description
This medium-sized antbird is characterized by its striking red eyes. Females are predominantly warm brown, while males are glossy black with a concealed white dorsal patch. They typically forage in the understory of humid forests, often associated with army ant swarms.
