Black-spotted Bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata)
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Black-spotted Bare-eye

Phlegopsis nigromaculata (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

16–18 cmLength45 gWeight

The black-spotted bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata) is a species of insectivore passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-spotted Bare-eye has been recorded at 57 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru339 records
  2. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil250 records
  3. Sani LodgeEcuador229 records
More places
  1. Manu BiolodgePeru226 records
  2. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru223 records
  3. Amazonía LodgePeru221 records
  4. Tambopata Research CenterPeru164 records
  5. Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil140 records
  6. Pantiacolla LodgePeru136 records
  7. Explorer's InnPeru127 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazilEcuadorColombiaBolivia

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-spotted bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata) is a species of insectivore passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Black-spotted Bare-eye?

The Black-spotted Bare-eye is about 16–18 cm long and weighs around 45 g.

Where does the Black-spotted Bare-eye live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern, western Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Black-spotted Bare-eye?

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

Is the Black-spotted Bare-eye endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-spotted Bare-eye as Least Concern.

What does the Black-spotted Bare-eye eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-spotted Bare-eye in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–18 cm
Weight
45 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
87 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
31 mm

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

Range

South America: southern, western Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Phlegopsis

Other birds in the genus Phlegopsis

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Black-spotted Bare-eye

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