Thamnophilus schistaceus
The Plain-winged Antshrike (Thamnophilus schistaceus) is a subtly striking Neotropical passerine, belonging to the antbird family Thamnophilidae. Males are uniformly slaty-grey, while females present a duller olive-grey body with a distinctive rufous-brown crown and rufous undertail coverts, showcasing moderate sexual dimorphism. Both sexes share the species' namesake feature: notably plain wings, lacking the prominent wing bars or markings found in many other antshrike species. Measuring app...
Found primarily in lowland evergreen forests, secondary growth, and forest edges, typically at elevations up to 1100 meters (3,600 feet).
Mainly insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects and other arthropods gleaned from foliage and branches.
Plain-winged Antshrikes are diurnal, active foragers, often found singly or in monogamous pairs that defend a territory year-round. They primarily forage in the dense understory and mid-story vegetation, meticulously gleaning insects and other arthropods from foliage and branches with deliberate ...
The Plain-winged Antshrike is a resident species found throughout much of the western and central Amazon basin in South America. Its extensive breeding range extends from southern Colombia (south to Meta, Guaviare, Caquetá, and Putumayo departments), through eastern Ecuador and Peru (east of the ...
Least Concern
- The 'Plain-winged' descriptor refers to its lack of prominent wing bars or other markings, which contrasts with many other antshrike species. - Pairs often engage in synchronized duets, an impressive vocal display where both male and female sing specific parts of a complex song in perfect harmo...