Yellow-breasted Antwren
NameYellow-breasted Antwren
Common NameYellow-breasted Antwren
Scientific NameHypocnemis hypoxantha
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown streaked with white, a prominent white supercilium, and a black eyestripe. Upperparts are olive-green, while the underparts are bright yellow, often with an olive wash on the flanks. Wings are dark with two distinct white wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or 'peep' notes, often concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Streaked black and white crown, Prominent white supercilium, Olive-green upperparts, Two white wing-bars
Description
The Yellow-breasted Antwren is a small antbird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and distinctive head pattern, foraging actively for insects.
