Birds of Venezuela

    PASSERIFORMES: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds)  
Genus: Herpsilochmus (5 species, 17 worldwide)


Spot-backed Antwren
Spot-backed Antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus)
InĂ­rida, GuainĂ­a, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Seen high in the canopy. Calls frequently.

Rusty-winged Antwren
Rusty-winged Antwren (Herpsilochmus frater frater) Male
Reserva Natural La Isla Escondida, Orito, Putumayo, Colombia
  Note longish black-and-white tail.
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Vocal. Found in canopy or mid-levels of forest. Note red cap on female. Once called Rufous-winged Antwren.

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Roraiman Antwren (Herpsilochmus roraimae)
   



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Todd's Antwren (Herpsilochmus stictocephalus)
   



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Spot-tailed Antwren (Herpsilochmus sticturus)
   




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