Barred Antthrush (Chamaeza mollissima)
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Barred Antthrush

Chamaeza mollissima Sclater, PL, 1855

72 gWeight

The barred antthrush (Chamaeza mollissima) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Barred Antthrush has been recorded at 29 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador282 records
  2. Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador136 records
  3. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru122 records
More places
  1. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador76 records
  2. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Birding LodgePeru75 records
  3. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia34 records
  4. Yanayacu Biological StationEcuador34 records
  5. Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru29 records
  6. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia24 records
  7. Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia18 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeruBoliviaColombia

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 barred antthrush (Chamaeza mollissima) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Barred Antthrush?

The Barred Antthrush weighs around 72 g.

Where does the Barred Antthrush live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia to northern Peru, southeastern Peru to central Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Barred Antthrush?

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

Is the Barred Antthrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Barred Antthrush as Least Concern.

What does the Barred Antthrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Barred Antthrush in?

It belongs to the family Antthrushes (Formicariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
72 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
90 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
37 mm

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

Range

South America: Colombia to northern Peru, southeastern Peru to central Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antthrushes Formicariidae
Genus
Chamaeza

Other birds in the genus Chamaeza

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Barred Antthrush

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