Zimmer's Antbird
NameZimmer's Antbird
Common NameZimmer's Antbird
Scientific NameMyrmeciza zimmeri
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsMales are mostly dark sooty-brown to blackish, with a slightly darker head and throat. They have a small white patch on the bend of the wing and often some faint white spotting on the wing coverts. Females are similar but may have slightly browner underparts.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as 'pee-pee-pee-PEE-PEE-PEE-pew-pew'. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small region in the Andes of northern Peru, specifically in the departments of Amazonas and San Martín.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark sooty-brown to blackish plumage, Small white patch on bend of wing, Found in humid montane forest understory, Distinctive whistled song
Description
Zimmer's Antbird is a small, dark antbird found in the understory of humid montane forests. It typically forages alone or in pairs, hopping quietly through dense vegetation in search of insects.
