Bahia Antwren (Herpsilochmus pileatus)
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Bahia Antwren

Herpsilochmus pileatus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

10–11 cmLength8.9 gWeight

The Bahia antwren (Herpsilochmus pileatus) or pileated antwren is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Brazil

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Bahia Antwren has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil456 records
  2. PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil4 records
  3. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 Bahia antwren (Herpsilochmus pileatus) or pileated antwren is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Bahia Antwren?

The Bahia Antwren is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 8.9 g.

Where does the Bahia Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Bahia Antwren?

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

Is the Bahia Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bahia Antwren as Near Threatened.

What does the Bahia Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bahia Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–11 cm
Weight
8.9 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
41 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Herpsilochmus

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Bahia Antwren

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