Slaty Antwren
Myrmotherula schisticolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusMyrmotherula (Typical Antwrens)
- SpeciesMyrmotherula schisticolor (Slaty Antwren)
About the Slaty Antwren
The slaty antwren (Myrmotherula schisticolor) is a small passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found from Mexico south through Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The slaty antwren has three subspecies, the nominate M. s. schisticolor (Lawrence, 1865), M. s. sanctaemartae (Allen, JA, 1900), and M. s. interior (Chapman, 1914). The slaty antwren, Rio Suno antwren (M. sunensis), and Salvadori's antwren (M. minor) have similar morphology, behavior, and voices and may form a monophyletic group.
The slaty antwren is 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 8.5 to 10 g (0.30 to 0.35 oz). It is a smallish bird with a short tail. Adult males of the nominate subspecies are mostly dark gray with a hidden white patch between the shoulders. Their tail is dark gray with thin white edges to the feathers. Their wings are dark gray with white tips on the coverts. Their throat and upper breast are black; their crissum is dark gray with whitish tips on the feathers. Adult females have grayish olive upperparts with a browner tail. Their wings are browner than the back with... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Slaty Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama)
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Slaty Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Slaty Antwren sighting in La Amistad International Park (Panama), based on 410 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Slaty Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?
July has the highest sighting rate for Slaty Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama) in our monthly data.