Large-billed Antwren (Herpsilochmus longirostris)
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Large-billed Antwren

Herpsilochmus longirostris Pelzeln, 1868

13 gWeight

The large-billed antwren (Herpsilochmus longirostris) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: August · Most records: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Large-billed Antwren has been recorded at 41 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil316 records
  2. PN Chapada dos Guimarães – Pousada do ParqueBrazil287 records
  3. Poconé – Aymara LodgeBrazil230 records
More places
  1. Chapada dos Guimarães – Vale da BençãoBrazil220 records
  2. Poconé – SouthWild PantanalBrazil152 records
  3. PARNA das EmasBrazil148 records
  4. Pantanal – Porto JofreBrazil148 records
  5. Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia143 records
  6. Poconé – Rio Pixaim e arredoresBrazil133 records
  7. PN Chapada dos GuimarãesBrazil123 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilBoliviaParaguay

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 large-billed antwren (Herpsilochmus longirostris) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Large-billed Antwren?

The Large-billed Antwren weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Large-billed Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Bolivia to central, southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Large-billed Antwren?

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

Is the Large-billed Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Large-billed Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Large-billed Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Large-billed Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Weight
13 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
61 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Bolivia to central, southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Herpsilochmus

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Bahia AntwrenBahia AntwrenHerpsilochmus pileatusBlack-capped AntwrenBlack-capped AntwrenHerpsilochmus atricapillusAripuana AntwrenAripuana AntwrenHerpsilochmus stotziPredicted AntwrenPredicted AntwrenHerpsilochmus praedictusCreamy-bellied AntwrenCreamy-bellied AntwrenHerpsilochmus motacilloidesAsh-throated AntwrenAsh-throated AntwrenHerpsilochmus parkeriSpot-tailed AntwrenSpot-tailed AntwrenHerpsilochmus sticturusDugand's AntwrenDugand's AntwrenHerpsilochmus dugandiTodd's AntwrenTodd's AntwrenHerpsilochmus stictocephalusSpot-backed AntwrenSpot-backed AntwrenHerpsilochmus dorsimaculatusRoraiman AntwrenRoraiman AntwrenHerpsilochmus roraimaePectoral AntwrenPectoral AntwrenHerpsilochmus pectoralis
Large-billed Antwren

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