Herpsilochmus dugandi
The Dugand's Antwren (Herpsilochmus dugandi) is a diminutive yet striking member of the antbird family (Thamnophilidae), measuring approximately 11.5-12.5 cm in length. Males sport a distinctive black crown, a brilliant white supercilium, and a contrasting black postocular stripe, giving them a 'spectacled' appearance. Their upperparts are greyish, often with a subtle olive wash, complemented by a prominent white wing-bar and clean white underparts with pale yellow flanks. Females differ mark...
This species inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, favoring the mid-story and subcanopy layers, generally at elevations between 300 and 1100 meters. It shows a preference for areas with dense undergrowth and vine tangles.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small insects and other arthropods gleaned from foliage and small branches.
Dugand's Antwrens are diurnal and highly active, typically foraging from dawn until dusk, with specific roosting sites unknown but likely within dense foliage. They are primarily insectivorous, employing a 'gleaning' foraging strategy, meticulously picking insects and other small arthropods from ...
The Dugand's Antwren is endemic to the humid forests of the western Amazon basin and the adjacent eastern foothills of the Andes. Its primary distribution includes southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and northwestern Brazil, specifically south of the Rio Putumayo and west of th...
Least Concern
- The Dugand's Antwren is named after Armando Dugand, a Colombian botanist and ornithologist. - Despite its 'Least Concern' status, its remote forest habitat means it is not frequently encountered by birdwatchers, making it a prized sighting. - It is one of about 17 species in the *Herpsilochmus*...