Leaden Antwren
A species of Streaked Antwrens and Allies Scientific name : Myrmotherula assimilis Genus : Streaked Antwrens and Allies
Leaden Antwren, A species of Streaked Antwrens and Allies
Botanical name: Myrmotherula assimilis
Genus: Streaked Antwrens and Allies
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Description
Description
The leaden antwren (Myrmotherula assimilis) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in the Amazon Basin. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. The leaden antwren was described by the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln in 1868 and given its current binomial name Myrmotherula assimilis. 
Size
10 cm
Habitat
The leaden Antwren specializes in the understory of tall river-island forests, particularly in areas dominated by Cecropia trees mixed with other tree species. Its habitat is characterized by its unique presence on islands within vast Amazonian rivers, although it may also be found on mainland areas adjacent to forest streams or oxbow lakes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
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