Plumbeous Antvireo
Dysithamnus plumbeus
The Plumbeous Antvireo (Dysithamnus plumbeus) is a legendary antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 2 countries, weighing about 21 g. The plumbeous antvireo is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Plumbeous Antvireo
The plumbeous antvireo is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
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How to identify it
The plumbeous antvireo is about 12 to 13 cm (4.7 to 5.1 in) long. Adult males have a dark gray head, upperparts, and tail with a hidden white patch between the scapulars. Their wings are black with white tips and edges on the coverts. Their underparts are a darker blackish gray than the upperparts. Adult females have an olive-brown head and upperparts with buff-white spots on the wing coverts. Their throat is very pale gray, their breast olive-brown, and their belly and crissum ochraceous. Voice: The plumbeous antvireo's song is a "slow series of 6-8 evenly spaced, rising and falling, sad-sounding notes".
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Colombia.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Plumbeous Antvireo?
- The plumbeous antvireo is about 12 to 13 cm (4.7 to 5.1 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Plumbeous Antvireo?
- The Plumbeous Antvireo is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Plumbeous Antvireo?
- The Plumbeous Antvireo occurs in 2 countries, including Brazil.
- What birds look similar to a Plumbeous Antvireo?
- The Plumbeous Antvireo is most easily confused with the White-streaked Antvireo, the Bicolored Antvireo and the Rufous-backed Antvireo.
- Is the Plumbeous Antvireo endangered?
- The Plumbeous Antvireo is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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