Ash-throated Antwren (Herpsilochmus parkeri)
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Ash-throated Antwren

Herpsilochmus parkeri Davis, TJ & O'Neill, 1986

12–13 cmLength12 gWeight

The ash-throated antwren (Herpsilochmus parkeri) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: August · Most records: Peru

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Ash-throated Antwren has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru53 records
  2. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru40 records
  3. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru25 records
More places
  1. Morro de CalzadaPeru4 records
  2. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru1 record
  3. Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 ash-throated antwren (Herpsilochmus parkeri) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Ash-throated Antwren?

The Ash-throated Antwren is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Ash-throated Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Ash-throated Antwren?

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

Is the Ash-throated Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ash-throated Antwren as Vulnerable.

What does the Ash-throated Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ash-throated Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central 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 motacilloidesSpot-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 pectoralisLarge-billed AntwrenLarge-billed AntwrenHerpsilochmus longirostris
Ash-throated Antwren

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