Leaden Antwren

Myrmotherula assimilis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The leaden antwren is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Fun Fact

The leaden antwren almost exclusively inhabits the understory of tall Cecropia forest on river islands, as long as the understory is composed of many species in addition to Cecropia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found almost entirely on islands in the Amazon River and its major tributaries; it locally occurs along the rivers' banks and the shores of oxbow lakes.

Diet

Prey, mostly from leaves (live and dead) and bark.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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