Epinecrophylla leucophthalma
The White-eyed Stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla leucophthalma) is a diminutive and active member of the antbird family, Thamnophilidae, renowned for its striking white iris which sharply contrasts with its otherwise cryptic plumage. Measuring a mere 10-11 cm (approx. 4 inches) in length and weighing between 8-12 grams, this species is characterized by its grey crown and nape, olive-brown back, and a clean white belly. Males typically display a distinctive black throat finely stippled with white,...
This species primarily inhabits the dense understory of humid lowland evergreen forests and mature secondary growth across its South American range, typically found at elevations below 600 meters.
Its diet consists almost exclusively of small arthropods, including various insects and spiders, which it gleans actively from foliage and small branches.
The White-eyed Stipplethroat is a highly active, diurnal insectivore, constantly flitting and gleaning through dense vegetation, often in pairs or small family groups. Its foraging strategy involves meticulously searching the undersides of leaves and small twigs for hidden arthropods, frequently ...
The White-eyed Stipplethroat is a resident species distributed across a significant portion of the southwestern Amazon Basin. Its primary range encompasses southeastern Peru, particularly south of the Madre de Dios River, extending eastward into northern Bolivia, including departments like Santa ...
Least Concern
- The scientific name 'leucophthalma' is derived from Greek, meaning 'white-eyed,' a direct reference to its most distinguishing feature. - It belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, one of the most species-rich and ecologically diverse avian families in the Neotropics, often called 'true antbirds....