Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis)
Male Pectoral Antwren, Jeremoabo, Bahia, Brazil, March 2004 - click for larger image Jeremoabo, Bahia, Brazil
March 2004

The Pectoral Antwren is distributed in a few areas of north-east Brazil. It is a Brazilian endemic and is classified as Vulnerable by Birdlife International.
Male Pectoral Antwren, Jeremoabo, Bahia, Brazil, March 2004 - click for larger image It is found in tall caatinga, gallery forest and deciduous forest.

The male (photos 1 and 2) is similar to Large-billed Antwren H. longirostris apart from the black crescent across the chest. The female (photos 3 and 4) has a rufous crown, and is dull buff below being slightly deeper buff on the breast.
Female Pectoral Antwren, Jeremoabo, Bahia, Brazil, March 2004 - click for larger image Birdlife International have more information here.
Female Pectoral Antwren, Jeremoabo, Bahia, Brazil, March 2004 - click for larger image
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