Grey Antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii)
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Grey Antwren

Myrmotherula menetriesii (d'Orbigny, 1837)

8.5–10 cmLength8.6 gWeight

The grey antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey Antwren has been recorded at 95 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 9 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru590 records
  2. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil366 records
  3. Tambopata Research CenterPeru289 records
More places
  1. Amazonía LodgePeru249 records
  2. Shiripuno LodgeEcuador243 records
  3. Sani LodgeEcuador239 records
  4. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru219 records
  5. Explorer's InnPeru209 records
  6. Pantiacolla LodgePeru165 records
  7. Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru162 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruEcuadorBrazilColombiaGuyanaSurinameVenezuelaFrench Guiana

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 grey antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Grey Antwren?

The Grey Antwren is about 8.5–10 cm long and weighs around 8.6 g.

Where does the Grey Antwren live?

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

When is the best time to see the Grey Antwren?

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

Is the Grey Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Grey Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Grey Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.5–10 cm
Weight
8.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
30 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmotherula

Other birds in the genus Myrmotherula

Moustached AntwrenMoustached AntwrenMyrmotherula ignotaPygmy AntwrenPygmy AntwrenMyrmotherula brachyuraGuianan Streaked AntwrenGuianan Streaked AntwrenMyrmotherula surinamensisAmazonian Streaked AntwrenAmazonian Streaked AntwrenMyrmotherula multostriataPacific AntwrenPacific AntwrenMyrmotherula pacificaCherrie's AntwrenCherrie's AntwrenMyrmotherula cherrieiKlages's AntwrenKlages's AntwrenMyrmotherula klagesiStripe-chested AntwrenStripe-chested AntwrenMyrmotherula longicaudaYellow-throated AntwrenYellow-throated AntwrenMyrmotherula ambiguaSclater's AntwrenSclater's AntwrenMyrmotherula sclateriWhite-flanked AntwrenWhite-flanked AntwrenMyrmotherula axillarisSilvery-flanked AntwrenSilvery-flanked AntwrenMyrmotherula luctuosa
Grey Antwren

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