Amazonian Streaked Antwren (Myrmotherula multostriata)
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Amazonian Streaked Antwren

Myrmotherula multostriata Sclater, PL, 1858

9–10 cmLength8 gWeight

The Amazonian streaked antwren (Myrmotherula multostriata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador

Amazonian Streaked Antwren has been recorded at 53 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil574 records
  2. Napo Wildlife Center – Añangu CreekEcuador283 records
  3. Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil237 records
More places
  1. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru221 records
  2. El Jaguar ProAves reserveColombia215 records
  3. Shiripuno LodgeEcuador214 records
  4. Cocha BlancoPeru166 records
  5. Cristalino Lodge – entorno do LodgeBrazil160 records
  6. Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia157 records
  7. Napo Wildlife CenterEcuador155 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilPeruEcuadorColombiaBolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Amazonian streaked antwren (Myrmotherula multostriata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Amazonian Streaked Antwren?

The Amazonian Streaked Antwren is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Amazonian Streaked Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern, western Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Amazonian Streaked Antwren?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Amazonian Streaked Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Amazonian Streaked Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Amazonian Streaked Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Amazonian Streaked Antwren in?

It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
8 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
47 mm
Tail
23 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southern, western Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmotherula

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Amazonian Streaked Antwren

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