White-lined Antbird
NameWhite-lined Antbird
Common NameWhite-lined Antbird
Scientific NameMyrmoborus lophotes
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely black with two prominent white wing-bars on the greater and median coverts. Females have brownish upperparts, rufous underparts, and similar white wing-bars. Both sexes possess a short crest, though it is often not erect.
Vocalization / CallA series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or 'peep' notes, often ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, specifically southeastern Peru, southwestern Brazil, and northwestern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDark plumage (male), Prominent white wing-bars, Small size, Short crest (often not visible), Inhabits forest understory
Description
This small antbird inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests in western Amazonia. Males are entirely black with striking white wing-bars, while females are browner with rufous underparts. They are typically insectivores, often foraging near army ant swarms.
