Orange-bellied Antwren
A species of Streak-capped and Orange-bellied Antwrens Scientific name : Terenura sicki Genus : Streak-capped and Orange-bellied Antwrens
Orange-bellied Antwren, A species of Streak-capped and Orange-bellied Antwrens
Botanical name: Terenura sicki
Genus: Streak-capped and Orange-bellied Antwrens
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Orange-bellied Antwren primarily feeds on small insects such as beetles and cockroaches, and possibly spiders. Foraging behavior involves short hops as they move through the foliage 5-20 meters above ground, often with mixed-species flocks. Unique in its active gleaning from various surfaces, orange-bellied Antwren performs acrobatic feats to reach prey, including hanging upside-down and short hover-gleans, and will pursue flushed prey with short flights.
Habitat
The orange-bellied Antwren is commonly found in the canopy and subcanopy layers of semi-humid upland evergreen forests, typically within broader tropical regions characterized by high humidity and dense foliage, which provide a rich environment for these birds to forage and thrive.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson