East Andean Antbird (Drymophila caudata)
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East Andean Antbird

Drymophila caudata (Sclater, PL, 1855)

14–16 cmLength12 gWeight

The East Andean antbird (Drymophila caudata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia

East Andean Antbird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. La Drymophila Nature ReserveColombia396 records
  2. El Encanto Nature ReserveColombia10 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 East Andean antbird (Drymophila caudata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the East Andean Antbird?

The East Andean Antbird is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the East Andean Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: western slope of the Eastern Andes and the Upper Magdalena valley (eastern Colombia). It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the East Andean Antbird?

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

Is the East Andean Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the East Andean Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the East Andean Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the East Andean Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: western slope of the Eastern Andes and the Upper Magdalena valley (eastern Colombia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Drymophila

Other birds in the genus Drymophila

Ferruginous AntbirdFerruginous AntbirdDrymophila ferrugineaBertoni's AntbirdBertoni's AntbirdDrymophila rubricollisRufous-tailed AntbirdRufous-tailed AntbirdDrymophila geneiOchre-rumped AntbirdOchre-rumped AntbirdDrymophila ochropygaDusky-tailed AntbirdDusky-tailed AntbirdDrymophila maluraScaled AntbirdScaled AntbirdDrymophila squamataStriated AntbirdStriated AntbirdDrymophila devilleiSanta Marta AntbirdSanta Marta AntbirdDrymophila hellmayriKlages's AntbirdKlages's AntbirdDrymophila klagesiStreak-headed AntbirdStreak-headed AntbirdDrymophila striaticeps
East Andean Antbird

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