Streak-capped Antwren
Terenura maculata
The Streak-capped Antwren (Terenura maculata) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 3 countries, weighing about 7 g. The streak-capped antwren is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Streak-capped Antwren
The streak-capped antwren is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The streak-capped antwren is 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long; one individual weighed 6.5 g (0.23 oz). Adult males' crown, nape, and upper back are streaked black and white. The rest of their upperparts are tawny to chestnut with some yellow mixed in on the rump; they have a hidden white patch between the shoulders. Their wings are black with pale yellow edges on the flight feathers (tawny on the tertials) and white tips on the coverts. Their tail is olive-gray. Voice: The streak-capped antwren's song is a "high, sharp, ringing rattle, like 'trrrrr' " that lasts about three seconds. Its calls include a "sharp 'chip' and slightly longer, lower-pitched downslurred note"; both can delivered singly or in short bursts, and are sometimes both alternated in a longer series.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Streak-capped Antwren can be seen all year round, 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 Streak-capped Antwren?
- The streak-capped antwren is 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long; one individual weighed 6.5 g (0.23 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Streak-capped Antwren?
- The Streak-capped Antwren is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Streak-capped Antwren?
- The Streak-capped Antwren occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Streak-capped Antwren?
- The Streak-capped Antwren is most easily confused with the Orange-bellied Antwren.
- Is the Streak-capped Antwren endangered?
- The Streak-capped Antwren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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