Drymophila devillei
The Striated Antbird (Drymophila devillei) is a striking passerine belonging to the antbird family Thamnophilidae, renowned for its distinctive black and white striped plumage. Measuring approximately 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9 inches) in length, this species exhibits moderate sexual dimorphism; males boast a bold black head, upperparts heavily streaked with white, and white underparts broadly streaked with black, while females typically display rufous-brown streaking replacing the black on the head a...
This species primarily inhabits the dense understory and bamboo thickets of humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, particularly near forest edges or areas with abundant vine tangles. It is typically found at low to mid-elevations, generally below 900 meters (3,000 feet).
The diet of the Striated Antbird consists predominantly of insects and other small arthropods, including spiders, beetles, and caterpillars. It forages primarily by gleaning prey from foliage, stems, and bamboo.
Striated Antbirds are generally resident and highly territorial, spending their days actively foraging in the dense lower strata of their forest habitats. They employ a 'hop-and-glean' foraging strategy, systematically moving through foliage, vines, and bamboo to snatch insects from leaves and st...
The Striated Antbird is endemic to the southwestern Amazon Basin, with its range spanning western Brazil, southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and the extreme eastern part of Ecuador. In Brazil, it is found in the states of Acre, Amazonas, Rondônia, and Mato Grosso. In Peru, it occupies the depar...
Least Concern
- The Striated Antbird's specific epithet 'devillei' honors French zoologist Émile Deville, who first described the species in 1852. - Despite its striking plumage, its preference for dense undergrowth and skulking behavior makes it one of the more challenging antbirds to observe directly. - Unli...