The Plumbeous Antvireo is a small, unadorned antvireo, characterized by its uniform slate-grey (plumbeous) plumage. It is a resident of humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Mid-story and understory of humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, across parts of the Guianas and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, accelerating 'chip-chip-chip' calls. Scan the dense foliage patiently, watching for subtle movements. Often found in mixed-species flocks.
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
Mid-story and understory of humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, across parts of the Guianas and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, accelerating 'chip-chip-chip' calls. Scan the dense foliage patiently, watching for subtle movements. Often found in mixed-species flocks.
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 often found in the mid-story, where it forages meticulously through leaves and branches, often joining mixed-species flocks.
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