Imeri Warbling Antbird
Hypocnemis flavescens
The Imeri Warbling Antbird (Hypocnemis flavescens) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 3 countries, weighing about 12 g. The Imeri warbling antbird or Imeri antwarbler is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Imeri Warbling Antbird
The Imeri warbling antbird or Imeri antwarbler is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The Imeri warbling antbird is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 11 to 15 g (0.39 to 0.53 oz). Adult males have a black crown with a white central streak and a white supercilium on an otherwise black and white speckled face. Their upperparts are olive-gray with a white patch between the scapulars; the center of the patch has black and white speckles. Their rump is rufous. Their flight feathers are brown with yellowish olive-brown edges and their wing coverts black with white tips. Their tail is brown with pale buff tips to the feathers. Voice: The male Imeri warbling antbird's song has been written as "tew, tew-tzew-tzew-tzew-tur paw, paw". The female typically answers with "6–9 notes ... that descend in frequency". The most common call produced by the species is "a medium-to-long, clear note followed by 3–9 abrupt, sharply downslurred notes ... e.g. 'wur-tew ...' or 'wur-tew-tew ...'". It also makes "a sharp 'chit'".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Imeri Warbling Antbird?
- The Imeri warbling antbird is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 11 to 15 g (0.39 to 0.53 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Imeri Warbling Antbird?
- The Imeri Warbling Antbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see an Imeri Warbling Antbird?
- The Imeri Warbling Antbird occurs in 3 countries, including Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.
- What birds look similar to an Imeri Warbling Antbird?
- The Imeri Warbling Antbird is most easily confused with the Yellow-browed Antbird, the Rondonia Warbling Antbird and the Spix's Warbling Antbird.
- Is the Imeri Warbling Antbird endangered?
- The Imeri Warbling Antbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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