Plain-winged Antshrike
Plain-winged Antshrike
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The Slaty Antshrike is a widespread and common antshrike, with males exhibiting a uniform slate-grey plumage. It is a denizen of the understory of humid tropical forests.
Where to spot
Dense undergrowth of humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, secondary growth, and forest edges, across much of Amazonia and the Guianas.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, accelerating 'whew-whew-whew' or 'tew-tew-tew' call. Scan the dense understory and watch for movement, particularly around army ant swarms. Often found in pairs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls are frequent, especially during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Dense undergrowth of humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, secondary growth, and forest edges, across much of Amazonia and the Guianas.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, accelerating 'whew-whew-whew' or 'tew-tew-tew' call. Scan the dense understory and watch for movement, particularly around army ant swarms. Often found in pairs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls are frequent, especially during the breeding season.
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This species is known for its tendency to follow army ant swarms, feeding on insects flushed by the ants, a behavior characteristic of many antbirds.
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