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Manu Antbird
Cercomacra manu Fitzpatrick & Willard, 1990
14–16 cmLength18 gWeight
The Manu antbird (Cercomacra manu) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: May, July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: May, July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia
Manu Antbird has been recorded at 29 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Manu BiolodgePeru561 records
- Tambopata Research CenterPeru128 records
- Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil123 records
More places
- Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil111 records
- Pantiacolla LodgePeru106 records
- Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru73 records
- Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru61 records
- Amazonía LodgePeru56 records
- Reserva Ecologica GuadalupePeru48 records
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru47 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Manu antbird (Cercomacra manu) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Manu Antbird?
The Manu Antbird is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Manu Antbird live?
Its breeding range: South America: southwestern, southern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Manu Antbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May, July, August and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Manu Antbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Manu Antbird as Least Concern.
What does the Manu Antbird eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Manu Antbird in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–16 cm
- Weight
- 18 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 70 mm
- Tail
- 72 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southwestern, southern Amazonia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Cercomacra
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