Chestnut-crested Antbird (Rhegmatorhina cristata)
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Chestnut-crested Antbird

Rhegmatorhina cristata (Pelzeln, 1868)

14–15 cmLength31 gWeight

The chestnut-crested antbird (Rhegmatorhina cristata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Chestnut-crested Antbird has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Pueblo NuevoColombia154 records
  2. Senda BocatomaColombia29 records
  3. Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia17 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 chestnut-crested antbird (Rhegmatorhina cristata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil and Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Chestnut-crested Antbird?

The Chestnut-crested Antbird is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Chestnut-crested Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Chestnut-crested Antbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Chestnut-crested Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chestnut-crested Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the Chestnut-crested Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Chestnut-crested Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
31 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
75 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

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

Range

South America: northwestern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Rhegmatorhina

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Chestnut-crested Antbird

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