Black-hooded Antwren (Formicivora erythronotos)
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Black-hooded Antwren

Formicivora erythronotos Hartlaub, 1852

11 cmLength10 gWeight

The black-hooded antwren (Formicivora erythronotos) is an Endangered Species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: June–July and September–October · Most records: Brazil

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Black-hooded Antwren 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. Angra dos Reis – Sertão de Mambucaba/PerequêBrazil321 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 black-hooded antwren (Formicivora erythronotos) is an Endangered 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 Black-hooded Antwren?

The Black-hooded Antwren is about 11 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Black-hooded Antwren live?

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

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

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

Is the Black-hooded Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-hooded Antwren as Endangered.

What does the Black-hooded Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-hooded Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
10 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Formicivora

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Black-hooded Antwren

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