Amazonian streaked antwren facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amazonian streaked antwren |
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Myrmotherula
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The Amazonian streaked antwren (Myrmotherula multostriata) is a small bird that lives in South America. It belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, which includes many antbirds. You can find this bird in wet, tropical forests and swamps.
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About the Amazonian Streaked Antwren
How it was Discovered
This interesting bird was first described and drawn by an English zoologist named Philip Sclater in 1858. He gave it its scientific name, Myrmotherula multostriata. This scientific name helps scientists around the world know exactly which bird they are talking about.
What it Looks Like
The Amazonian streaked antwren is a small bird, about 10 centimeters (4 inches) long. It looks a lot like two other birds: the Guianan streaked antwren and the Pacific antwren. For a long time, people thought they were the same species! But now we know they are different because of their feathers and the unique sounds they make.
Male and female antwrens look a bit different:
- Males have a black head and black upper parts with white stripes. They also have black wings with two white bars. Their belly is white with black stripes.
- Females have an orange-red crown (the top of their head) and neck. Their upper parts are similar to the male's. Their belly is a yellowish-brown color with thin black stripes.
The song of the Amazonian streaked antwren is quite musical. It also makes different trilling sounds and calls.
Where it Lives and What it Eats
You can find the Amazonian streaked antwren in several South American countries. These include eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and parts of western and central Brazil. Its northern border is near the Amazon River and the Rio Negro. To the south, it reaches Mato Grosso and northern Bolivia.
This bird prefers to live in the lower and middle parts of forests that flood during certain seasons. It also likes swamps and areas near rivers. It usually looks for food in pairs or small groups. Its diet mainly consists of small insects like spiders and caterpillars. It typically lives at altitudes up to about 550 meters (1,800 feet).
Its Conservation Status
The Amazonian streaked antwren lives across a very large area. It is also quite common in places where its habitat is suitable. The number of these birds seems to be stable, meaning it's not decreasing. Because of this, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the bird's conservation status as "least concern". This means it is not currently at risk of disappearing.
See also
In Spanish: Hormiguerito amazónico para niños
