About the Roraiman Antwren
The Roraiman antwren is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
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The Roraiman antwren is 12 to 13 cm (4.7 to 5.1 in) long and has the longest tail within genus Herpsilochmus. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a black crown and nape, a long pale gray to white supercilium, a black streak through the eye, and grayish ear coverts. Their back and rump are dark gray with white edges on many back feathers and blackish patches. They have white-edged black scapulars and a white patch between them. Their wings are black with white-tipped coverts and flight feathers with white edges towards the end. Voice: The Roraiman antwren's song is a "very high, loud, fast, chipping series of about 12 notes, the last 3-4 descending and decelerating". Its calls include "very abrupt 'chup' notes" that are given singly or rapidly repeated a few times and a "slightly longer, downslurred 'tewp' " that also can be given in a rapid series.
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Where the Roraiman Antwren lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see the Roraiman Antwren
Peak activity in February · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pectoral AntwrenHerpsilochmus pectoralisThe pectoral antwren is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long.
Ancient AntwrenHerpsilochmus gentryiThe ancient antwren is small passerine, with a total length of 10-11 centimeters (4 in) and weight of 10.2-11 grams.
Predicted AntwrenHerpsilochmus praedictusThe predicted antwren is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs about 11 g (0.39 oz).
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