Pacific Antwren
A species of Streaked Antwrens and Allies Scientific name : Myrmotherula pacifica Genus : Streaked Antwrens and Allies
Pacific Antwren, A species of Streaked Antwrens and Allies
Botanical name: Myrmotherula pacifica
Genus: Streaked Antwrens and Allies
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Description General Info
Description
This antwren is a small, short-tailed passerine bird growing to a length of about 9.5 cm (3.7 in). The male is similar in morphology to the Amazonian streaked antwren and the Guianan streaked antwren, having black upper parts streaked with white, two white wingbars and white underparts streaked with black. The female is also similar to the females of those two species, but has a more orange-rufous head, dark streaking on the crown, and unstreaked buff underparts. The Pacific antwren is not likely to be confused with those two species as it is found exclusively west of the Andes, while they only occur to the east. The song is a fast, lively series of staccato notes, ascending slightly in pitch. Other calls include "chee-cher" and "chee-pu", uttered by both sexes. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Pacific Antwren predominantly consumes small insects and spiders. This bird forages by actively searching and gleaning prey from foliage. Pacific Antwren showcases unique dietary adaptations to maneuver through dense habitats, enabling it to exploit available food resources effectively.
Habitat
Pacific Antwren primarily dwells in the understorey and mid-storey regions of evergreen forest edges found at lowland and foothill elevations. These birds are also prevalent in habitats characterized by riparian thickets, tall shrubby second growth, and areas where forests intermingle with vine-tangled borders. Despite favoring second growth forests near waterways, pacific Antwren may occasionally be seen in more open disturbed areas such as gardens and plantations, up to elevations of 800 m and sometimes reaching 1300 m. They are seldom found in the dense interior of forests, preferring instead the light gaps abundant with secondary growth.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The Pacific antwren is native to Panama and Colombia and Ecuador west of the Andes Mountains, ranging as far south as Azuay Province at altitudes normally less than 800 m (2,600 ft). It is found in damp rainforests, at the edges of woodland, in glades and in gardens, foraging for insects in the sub-canopy of trees, and often far from watercourses.
Species Status
Myrmotherula pacifica has a very wide range and is able to adapt to living in secondary forest. It is a fairly common bird with a stable population size and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being "least concern".
Scientific Classification
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