Grey-headed Antbird

Ampelornis griseiceps (Chapman, 1923)

12–14 cmLength15 gWeight

Most records: Ecuador

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador7 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

Questions

How big is the Grey-headed Antbird?

The Grey-headed Antbird is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Grey-headed Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

Is the Grey-headed Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-headed Antbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Grey-headed Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Grey-headed Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length: 12–14 cm
Weight: 15 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 59 mm
Tail: 56 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 24 mm

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

Range

South America: southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus: Ampelornis

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