White-bellied Antbird
NameWhite-bellied Antbird
Common NameWhite-bellied Antbird
Scientific NameMyrmeciza longipes
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and upper breast, with a rufous-brown back, wings, and tail. The lower breast and belly are white, often with greyish flanks. Females are similar but have a greyish-brown head and throat instead of black. Both sexes have a reddish iris and long, pinkish legs.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a series of clear, whistled notes that often accelerate and rise in pitch, described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew'. They also have various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America and parts of Central America, including Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresblack head and throat (male), rufous back and wings, white belly, long pinkish legs, reddish iris
Description
This small antbird is typically found in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often foraging on or near the ground. Males are striking with a black head and throat contrasting with a rufous back and white belly. They are known for their distinctive, often loud, vocalizations.
