Yellow-browed Antbird
NameYellow-browed Antbird
Common NameYellow-browed Antbird
Scientific NameHypocnemis hypoxantha
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright yellow supercilium and underparts, contrasting with a black-streaked crown and black ear coverts. The back is olive-brown, and the dark wings are marked with prominent white spots forming two distinct wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of accelerating, high-pitched whistles or 'chip' notes, often concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the western and central Amazon basin, extending across parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow supercilium, black-streaked crown, white-spotted dark wings, yellow underparts, small size
Description
This small, active antbird is characterized by its striking yellow and black plumage. It typically forages in the dense understory of humid lowland forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
