The Slaty Antwren is a small, relatively plain antwren with a slate-grey plumage, inhabiting the dense undergrowth of humid montane and foothill forests. It can be elusive and difficult to spot.
Where to spot
Eastern slopes of the Andes, from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru, into Bolivia, and also in parts of Central America (Costa Rica, Panama).
How to spot
Search in the dense understory, bamboo thickets, and vine tangles. Listen intently for its distinctive, often accelerating trill calls, which are crucial for location.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
Where to spot
Eastern slopes of the Andes, from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru, into Bolivia, and also in parts of Central America (Costa Rica, Panama).
How to spot
Search in the dense understory, bamboo thickets, and vine tangles. Listen intently for its distinctive, often accelerating trill calls, which are crucial for location.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
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Its scientific name, schisticolor, literally means 'slate-colored,' perfectly describing its dominant plumage hue, which helps it blend into the shadowy forest understory.
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