Ancient Antwren (Herpsilochmus gentryi)
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Ancient Antwren

Herpsilochmus gentryi Whitney & Álvarez A, J, 1998

10–11 cmLength11 gWeight

The ancient antwren (Herpsilochmus gentryi) is a species of tropical bird in the family Thamnophilidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The ancient antwren (Herpsilochmus gentryi) is a species of tropical bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is primarily found in terra firme forests of northern Peru and southeastern Ecuador. This species was described in 1998 and named after the American botanist Alwyn Gentry.

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Questions

How big is the Ancient Antwren?

The Ancient Antwren is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Ancient Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Ecuador and northern Peru.

Is the Ancient Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ancient Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Ancient Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ancient Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–11 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
48 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Ecuador and northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Herpsilochmus

Other birds in the genus Herpsilochmus

Bahia AntwrenBahia AntwrenHerpsilochmus pileatusBlack-capped AntwrenBlack-capped AntwrenHerpsilochmus atricapillusAripuana AntwrenAripuana AntwrenHerpsilochmus stotziPredicted AntwrenPredicted AntwrenHerpsilochmus praedictusCreamy-bellied AntwrenCreamy-bellied AntwrenHerpsilochmus motacilloidesAsh-throated AntwrenAsh-throated AntwrenHerpsilochmus parkeriSpot-tailed AntwrenSpot-tailed AntwrenHerpsilochmus sticturusDugand's AntwrenDugand's AntwrenHerpsilochmus dugandiTodd's AntwrenTodd's AntwrenHerpsilochmus stictocephalusSpot-backed AntwrenSpot-backed AntwrenHerpsilochmus dorsimaculatusRoraiman AntwrenRoraiman AntwrenHerpsilochmus roraimaePectoral AntwrenPectoral AntwrenHerpsilochmus pectoralis
Ancient Antwren

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