Guianan Streaked Antwren (Myrmotherula surinamensis)
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Guianan Streaked Antwren

Myrmotherula surinamensis (Gmelin, JF, 1788)

9–10 cmLength8.3 gWeight

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

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Guianan Streaked Antwren has been recorded at 31 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Fredberg – Zintete LodgeSuriname191 records
  2. Atta Lodge / Iwokrama Canopy WalkwayGuyana164 records
  3. Iwokrama River LodgeGuyana100 records
More places
  1. Borro Borro River – Carahaa LandingGuyana50 records
  2. Camp BonaventureFrench Guiana44 records
  3. Surama EcoLodgeGuyana43 records
  4. Kabalebo Nature ResortSuriname38 records
  5. RF de Imataca – Campamento Río GrandeVenezuela37 records
  6. Atta Rainforest LodgeGuyana33 records
  7. Surama EcoLodge – Borro Borro TrailGuyana33 records

Countries and regions with the most records

GuyanaSurinameVenezuelaFrench GuianaColombia

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 Guianan streaked antwren (Myrmotherula surinamensis) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Guianan Streaked Antwren?

The Guianan Streaked Antwren is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 8.3 g.

Where does the Guianan Streaked Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Guianan Streaked Antwren?

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

Is the Guianan Streaked Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Guianan Streaked Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Guianan Streaked Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Guianan Streaked Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
8.3 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
24 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmotherula

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Guianan Streaked Antwren

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