Allpahuayo Antbird (Percnostola arenarum)

Family
Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)

Size
10 cm

First Described (Guide)
Isler, Alvarez Alonso, Isler & Whitney, 2001

Habitat
Dense, stunted terra firme forest on white sandy soil, with an understorey dominated by the saplings of white sand specialists. From sea-level - 150 m.

Range (Guide)

Peru (B).

North-eastern Peru north of R Mara��n (from R Morona east to R Nanay drainage).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Song a series of similar notes that decelerate in pace (especially initially).

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (28)...)

Allpahuayo Antbird (Percnostola arenarum) [XC270889]
by Peter Boesman from Allpahuayo - Mishana Reserve, Loreto, Peru (song)

Allpahuayo Antbird (Percnostola arenarum) [XC38982]
by Peter Boesman from Tierra Blanca, Loreto, Peru (song)

Subspecies
Forms a superspecies with Black-headed Antbird (Percnostola rufifrons), the two possibly not closely related to other species currently placed in genus.

No subspecies.

Similar Species
Male lacks black crown of Black-headed Antbird (Percnostola rufifrons), and female shows strong contrast between reddish-brown of majority of the underparts and clear white belly patch, chin and throat.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Allpahuayo Antbird (Percnostola arenarum) - 10 files

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