Grey Antwren
A species of Streaked Antwrens and Allies Scientific name : Myrmotherula menetriesii Genus : Streaked Antwrens and Allies
Grey Antwren, A species of Streaked Antwrens and Allies
Botanical name: Myrmotherula menetriesii
Genus: Streaked Antwrens and Allies
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Description
The grey antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Grey Antwren consumes a diverse diet of insects like Acrididae and beetles, along with spiders. They forage actively in mid-canopy, associating with mixed-species flocks. Unique behaviors include rapid hitching, tail twitching, and keen searching under leaves for prey.
Habitat
The grey Antwren typically inhabits the mid-storey and subcanopy layers of lowland evergreen forests. These environments are characterized by dense foliage and a stable climate, providing ample cover and food resources for the species. They are common in both terra firme forests, which are not subject to flood, and transitional forests that shift between ecological communities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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