Black-bellied Antwren (Formicivora melanogaster)
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Black-bellied Antwren

Formicivora melanogaster Pelzeln, 1868

12–14 cmLength10 gWeight

The black-bellied antwren (Formicivora melanogaster) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Brazil, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-bellied Antwren has been recorded at 19 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil476 records
  2. PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil325 records
  3. Quixadá – Hotel Pedra dos VentosBrazil262 records
More places
  1. Botumirim – Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planaltoBrazil196 records
  2. Potengi – Sítio Pau PretoBrazil196 records
  3. Poconé – Pousada Pouso AlegreBrazil12 records
  4. Pousada TrijunçãoBrazil10 records
  5. Pantanal – northern TranspantaneiraBrazil7 records
  6. Pantanal – Pousada Rio ClaroBrazil7 records
  7. Pantanal – central TranspantaneiraBrazil6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilBolivia

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 black-bellied antwren (Formicivora melanogaster) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Black-bellied Antwren?

The Black-bellied Antwren is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Black-bellied Antwren live?

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

When is the best time to see the Black-bellied Antwren?

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

Is the Black-bellied Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-bellied Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Black-bellied Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-bellied Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–14 cm
Weight
10 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Brazil and central South America

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Formicivora

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Black-bellied Antwren

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