The Pacific antwren or Pacific streaked antwren is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
Region
Chocó biogeographic region (southwest Panama, western Colombia, northwest Ecuador)
Typical Environment
Occurs along the Pacific slope in humid lowland and foothill rainforests from eastern Panama through western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. It favors forest edges, second-growth thickets, vine tangles, and riverine vegetation, and also enters selectively logged forest. The species is most often found in the understory to midstory, where it moves actively through dense foliage. It commonly joins mixed-species flocks, especially with other small insectivores. Local abundance declines where forests are heavily fragmented.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 900 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Pacific antwren, sometimes called the Pacific streaked antwren, is a small antbird of the Chocó biogeographic region. Males and females look strikingly different, with the male boldly black-and-white and the female warm buff and streaked. It often travels with mixed-species flocks, gleaning tiny insects from foliage. Though not globally threatened, it depends on intact humid forests and can be sensitive to heavy deforestation.
Pacific antwren from the back
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually found in pairs that keep close contact calls while foraging, frequently joining mixed-species flocks in the understory. Builds a small suspended cup or purse-like nest low in dense vegetation. Both parents are involved in incubation and feeding of the young. Territorial during the breeding season but generally tolerant when moving with flocks.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song is a rapid, thin series of high-pitched notes that accelerates slightly, often delivered from concealed perches. Calls are sharp, high tsips and thin trills used to keep contact in dense cover.
