Salvadori's antwren is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
Region
Eastern Amazon Basin
Typical Environment
Primarily inhabits dense understory of humid lowland forests, including terra firme and secondary growth. It favors thickets, vine tangles, and edges along streams or forest gaps where it gleans small arthropods from leaves and twigs. The species keeps low, usually within a few meters of the ground, and moves quickly through cover. It may also occur in selectively logged forest and older second growth if sufficient understory structure remains.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 600 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Salvadori's antwren is a tiny understory antbird that skitters through dense foliage, often hard to see but easy to detect by its sharp, high-pitched notes. Males and females look quite different, a common trait in antwrens. It frequently forages in pairs and may join mixed-species flocks in lowland forest. Like many Brazilian forest specialists, it is sensitive to habitat degradation and fragmentation.
Temperament
shy and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Most often seen in pairs or small family groups, and regularly joins mixed-species understory flocks. Nests are small cups placed low in dense vegetation. Territorial duets and contact calls help pairs maintain cohesion in thick cover.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song is a thin, high-pitched series of rapid notes or trills, often accelerating slightly. Calls are sharp, sibilant chips that cut through the understory.
