North-eastern Brazil locally from north-eastern Maranhío east to Rio Grande do Norte, south to Sergipe and north-eastern Bahia.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through clearance for irrigated and dry field agriculture, intensive grazing and extensive burning, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Song is a fast ascending series of 14-20 notes, levelling off on the last 4-5, in 2-3 seconds. Female song is similar but shorter. Also a short, barking call.
Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) [XC429375]
by Fran\u00e7ois N. Sagot-Martin from Natal, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (song)
Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) [XC696951]
by Cicero Sim\u00e3o Lima Santos from Centro de lazer, Monte Santo, Bahia, Brazil (song)
Subspecies
Thought to be most closely related to Large-billed Antwren (Herpsilochmus longirostris) on basis of plumage and distribution, although vocalizations not closely similar.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet