Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
The Willis's antbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Willis's Antbird (Cercomacra laeta) : It is endemic to Brazil. It was formerly considered a subspecies of Cercomacra tyrannina Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. * Parker's Antbird (Cercomacra parkeri) : It is endemic to Colombia. More