White-shouldered Fire-eye
Pyriglena leucoptera
The White-shouldered Fire-eye (Pyriglena leucoptera) is a uncommon antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 3 countries, weighing about 29 g. The white-shouldered fire-eye is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the White-shouldered Fire-eye
The white-shouldered fire-eye 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 white-shouldered fire-eye is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 25 to 34 g (0.88 to 1.2 oz). Adults of both sexes have bright red irises. Males are mostly glossy black. They have a white patch between their scapulars, white lesser wing coverts, white-tipped median and greater wing coverts, and blackish gray underwing coverts. Females have yellowish brown to chestnut crown, upperparts, and wings with no interscapular patch. Their tail is brownish black. Their face is olive-tinged gray with black lores. Voice: The male white-shouldered fire-eye's song is a "slow, short series of about 5 descending, fluted notes". Females sing a similar song that descends more. One call is a "very high, chipping 'tjew tjew -' "; others are a "low-pitched 'chup' ", a "higher and longer 'cheep' ", and a "musical bubbling rattle".
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-shouldered Fire-eye 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 White-shouldered Fire-eye?
- The white-shouldered fire-eye is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 25 to 34 g (0.88 to 1.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-shouldered Fire-eye?
- The White-shouldered Fire-eye is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a White-shouldered Fire-eye?
- The White-shouldered Fire-eye occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a White-shouldered Fire-eye?
- The White-shouldered Fire-eye is most easily confused with the East Amazonian Fire-eye, the Fringe-backed Fire-eye and the Tapajos Fire-eye.
- Is the White-shouldered Fire-eye endangered?
- The White-shouldered Fire-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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