Willis's Antbird
NameWillis's Antbird
Common NameWillis's Antbird
Scientific NameHerpsilochmus willisi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe male (as pictured) has a dark gray body, a distinct black cap, and a broken white supercilium. Its wings are dark with two prominent white wing-bars formed by white tips on the greater and median coverts. The tail is dark with white tips. Females have a rufous crown, olive-brown upperparts, and similar wing markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include an accelerating series of high-pitched, 'pee-pee-pee' notes that often end in a trill, described as 'pee-pee-pee-pee-peep-peep-peep-prrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male: dark gray body, black cap, white wing-bars, Female: rufous crown, olive-brown upperparts, white wing-bars, Found in understory of humid forests, Accelerating, high-pitched call
Description
Willis's Antbird is a small, active antbird found in the understory of humid forests in eastern Brazil. Males are largely dark gray with a black cap and prominent white wing bars, while females have a rufous crown. They primarily forage for insects and other small arthropods.
