Brown-bellied Stipplethroat
A species of Stipple-throated Antwrens Scientific name : Epinecrophylla gutturalis Genus : Stipple-throated Antwrens
Brown-bellied Stipplethroat, A species of Stipple-throated Antwrens
Botanical name: Epinecrophylla gutturalis
Genus: Stipple-throated Antwrens
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Description
Description
The brown-bellied stipplethroat or brown-bellied antwren (Epinecrophylla gutturalis) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The brown-bellied stipplethroat was described by the English ornithologists Philip Sclater and Osbert Salvin in 1881 and given the binomial name Myrmotherula gutturalis. The present genus Epinecrophylla was introduced in 2006.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Brown-bellied Stipplethroat primarily consume insects and arachnids, foraging mainly in dead leaves 2–9m above ground amidst understorey flocks. They exhibit meticulous probing behaviors and may bash larger prey on branches to subdue it. Unique foraging includes hanging like tits from leaves and inspecting crevices.
Habitat
The brown-bellied Stipplethroat predominantly resides in the understory of evergreen forests, including both lowland terrains and foothills. These environments are characterized by dense and continuous green foliage throughout the year, providing a stable habitat for the species. Brown-bellied Stipplethroat is typically found in these forested regions in broader tropical zones.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Antbirds Species
Brown-bellied Stipplethroat