Bananal Antbird (Cercomacra ferdinandi)
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Bananal Antbird

Cercomacra ferdinandi Snethlage, E, 1928

16 cmLength15 gWeight

The Bananal antbird (Cercomacra ferdinandi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Brazil

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Bananal Antbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RPPN Canguçu e entornoBrazil187 records

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 Bananal antbird (Cercomacra ferdinandi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to central Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Bananal Antbird?

The Bananal Antbird is about 16 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Bananal Antbird live?

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

When is the best time to see the Bananal Antbird?

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

Is the Bananal Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bananal Antbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Bananal Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bananal Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
15 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
68 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: central Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Cercomacra

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Bananal Antbird

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