Black-bellied Gnateater (Conopophaga melanogaster)
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Black-bellied Gnateater

Conopophaga melanogaster Ménétriés, 1835

13–16 cmLength42 gWeight

The black-bellied gnateater (Conopophaga melanogaster) is a species of bird in the family Conopophagidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The black-bellied gnateater (Conopophaga melanogaster) is a species of bird in the family Conopophagidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Black-bellied Gnateater?

The Black-bellied Gnateater is about 13–16 cm long and weighs around 42 g.

Where does the Black-bellied Gnateater live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central, southeastern Amazonia.

Is the Black-bellied Gnateater endangered?

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

What does the Black-bellied Gnateater eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-bellied Gnateater in?

It belongs to the family Gnateaters (Conopophagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
13–16 cm
Weight
42 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
41 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
33 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central, southeastern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Gnateaters Conopophagidae
Genus
Conopophaga

Other birds in the genus Conopophaga

Rufous GnateaterRufous GnateaterConopophaga lineataChestnut-belted GnateaterChestnut-belted GnateaterConopophaga auritaBlack-breasted GnateaterBlack-breasted GnateaterConopophaga snethlageaeHooded GnateaterHooded GnateaterConopophaga robertiAsh-throated GnateaterAsh-throated GnateaterConopophaga peruvianaCeara GnateaterCeara GnateaterConopophaga cearaeSlaty GnateaterSlaty GnateaterConopophaga ardesiacaChestnut-crowned GnateaterChestnut-crowned GnateaterConopophaga castaneicepsBlack-cheeked GnateaterBlack-cheeked GnateaterConopophaga melanopsBlack-crowned AntpittaBlack-crowned AntpittaPittasoma michleri
Black-bellied Gnateater

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