White-throated Antbird
NameWhite-throated Antbird
Common NameWhite-throated Antbird
Scientific NameGymnopithys salvini
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly rufous-brown plumage with a slightly darker rufous-brown crown and a dark eye-ring. Adult males feature a distinct white throat patch. The back and wings are rufous-brown, and the relatively short tail exhibits faint darker barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization consists of a series of clear, whistled notes that often start slowly and then accelerate into a rapid trill or series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the western Amazon basin, specifically in southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown plumage, darker crown, white throat (adults), short tail with faint barring, often associated with army ant swarms
Description
The White-throated Antbird is a small, rufous-brown bird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It is primarily an insectivore, often observed following army ant swarms to capture insects flushed by the ants.
