Epinecrophylla haematonota
The Rufous-backed Stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla haematonota) is a diminutive and often elusive member of the Antbird family (Thamnophilidae), characteristic of the Amazonian understory. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm (4 inches) and weighing 8-11 grams, this compact bird is distinguished by its rufous upper back, olive-gray underparts, and a gray head. Males sport a striking black throat adorned with prominent white stippling, a defining field mark, while females typically present a buffier ...
Found primarily in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland evergreen forests, including both várzea and terra firme, typically at elevations up to 1000 meters.
Feeds predominantly on small arthropods, including insects and spiders, which it gleans from the underside of leaves and bark in the forest understory.
The Rufous-backed Stipplethroat is a highly active yet inconspicuous bird, spending its days methodically foraging in the forest understory, often joining mixed-species flocks with other antbirds, ovenbirds, and tanagers. It employs a distinctive gleaning strategy, hopping agilely through dense f...
The Rufous-backed Stipplethroat is a widespread resident throughout the western Amazon basin of South America, with its distribution spanning multiple countries. Its core range includes eastern Peru, eastern Ecuador, northern Bolivia, and vast areas of western Brazil, extending west of the Rio Ne...
Least Concern
- The "Stipplethroat" in its name refers to the distinctive white spots on the male's black throat, a key identification feature. - Despite its small size, often just 10-11 cm (4 inches), it's a very active forager within the dense Amazonian understory. - It frequently participates in mixed-speci...