Cryptic Antthrush (Chamaeza meruloides)
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Cryptic Antthrush

Chamaeza meruloides Vigors, 1825

19–20 cmLength69 gWeight

The cryptic antthrush (Chamaeza meruloides), also known as Such's antthrush, is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cryptic Antthrush has been recorded at 33 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil447 records
  2. Reserva Kaetés - PCSABrazil441 records
  3. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil414 records
More places
  1. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil350 records
  2. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil274 records
  3. Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil236 records
  4. PN do Itatiaia – Trilha dos Três PicosBrazil225 records
  5. PN do Itatiaia – área geralBrazil196 records
  6. Pindamonhangaba – PNM do TrabijuBrazil179 records
  7. Legado das ÁguasBrazil156 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 cryptic antthrush (Chamaeza meruloides), also known as Such's antthrush, is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is endemic to the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Cryptic Antthrush?

The Cryptic Antthrush is about 19–20 cm long and weighs around 69 g.

Where does the Cryptic Antthrush live?

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

When is the best time to see the Cryptic Antthrush?

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

Is the Cryptic Antthrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cryptic Antthrush as Least Concern.

What does the Cryptic Antthrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cryptic Antthrush in?

It belongs to the family Antthrushes (Formicariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
19–20 cm
Weight
69 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
87 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
37 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
Antthrushes Formicariidae
Genus
Chamaeza

Other birds in the genus Chamaeza

Short-tailed AntthrushShort-tailed AntthrushChamaeza campanisonaStriated AntthrushStriated AntthrushChamaeza nobilisRufous-tailed AntthrushRufous-tailed AntthrushChamaeza ruficaudaSchwartz's AntthrushSchwartz's AntthrushChamaeza turdinaBarred AntthrushBarred AntthrushChamaeza mollissimaRufous-capped AntthrushRufous-capped AntthrushFormicarius colmaBlack-faced AntthrushBlack-faced AntthrushFormicarius analisMayan AntthrushMayan AntthrushFormicarius moniligerRufous-fronted AntthrushRufous-fronted AntthrushFormicarius rufifronsBlack-headed AntthrushBlack-headed AntthrushFormicarius nigricapillus
Cryptic Antthrush

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