Identification
Scarce antbird described to science in 2001. It is found in lowland rainforest in northeastern Peru, only in areas with white, sandy soil. Male is gray with a black throat and white wingbars. Female has gray upperparts with tawny underparts and wingbars. Very similar to Black-headed Antbird, and best identified by voice, range, and habitat. Inhabits dense understory, often in areas with lots of palm saplings. Song is a fairly rapid series of ringing notes, higher-pitched and faster than the song of Black-headed Antbird.