Yellow-throated antwren facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yellow-throated antwren |
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Myrmotherula
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ambigua
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The yellow-throated antwren (Myrmotherula ambigua) is a small bird that lives in forests. It belongs to a family of birds called Thamnophilidae, which are often found in Central and South America. This antwren gets its name from the yellow feathers on its throat.
You can find this bird in the northwestern part of the Amazon Basin. This includes areas in eastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, and the Amazonas region of Brazil. It prefers to live in warm, wet lowland forests, which are its natural habitat.
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About the Yellow-throated Antwren
The yellow-throated antwren is a tiny bird, usually only about 10 to 12 centimeters (4 to 5 inches) long. Like other antwrens, it has a short tail and a small, pointed beak. These birds are often hard to spot because they are small and live in dense forest areas.
What Does It Look Like?
Male yellow-throated antwrens typically have a black head and chest, with a bright yellow throat. Their back and wings are usually gray or olive-green. Female antwrens often have more muted colors, with less black and more olive or brownish tones. Both sexes have a distinctive yellow throat that gives them their name.
Where Does It Live?
This antwren lives in the humid, tropical forests of the Amazon. It prefers the lower and middle parts of the forest, where it can find insects among the leaves and branches. Its home range is quite specific, covering parts of Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
What Does It Eat?
Yellow-throated antwrens mainly eat insects. They are very active birds, constantly hopping through the trees to find their food. They often search for insects on the underside of leaves or in the bark of trees. Their small size and quick movements help them catch tiny bugs.
How Does It Live?
These birds are usually found alone or in pairs. They are not known to migrate, meaning they stay in the same forest areas all year round. Like many forest birds, they use their calls to communicate with each other and to mark their territory.
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Map showing where the yellow-throated antwren lives.
