Mayan Antthrush (Formicarius moniliger)
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Mayan Antthrush

Formicarius moniliger Sclater, PL, 1857

15–19 cmLength62 gWeight

The Mayan antthrush (Formicarius moniliger) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Belize, Guatemala, Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Mayan Antthrush has been recorded at 70 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Black Rock LodgeBelize1,747 records
  2. Chan Chich LodgeBelize753 records
  3. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuaryBelize656 records
More places
  1. PN Tikal – sitio arqueológicoGuatemala552 records
  2. Lamanai Maya siteBelize549 records
  3. Tunich Ha Reserve & Ecological CenterBelize378 records
  4. La Milpa Field StationBelize376 records
  5. Lamanai Outpost Lodge & Indian ChurchBelize370 records
  6. PN Cerro Azul Meámbar – PANACAM LodgeHonduras363 records
  7. Reserva Toh - Plantación de Madera Dura y Vía de Acceso PonienteMexico344 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BelizeGuatemalaMexicoHonduras

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 Mayan antthrush (Formicarius moniliger) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Mayan Antthrush?

The Mayan Antthrush is about 15–19 cm long and weighs around 62 g.

Where does the Mayan Antthrush live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico to northwestern Honduras. It is most often recorded in Belize, Guatemala and Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Mayan Antthrush?

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

Is the Mayan Antthrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mayan Antthrush as Least Concern.

What does the Mayan Antthrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mayan Antthrush in?

It belongs to the family Antthrushes (Formicariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15–19 cm
Weight
62 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
88 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
31 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southern Mexico to northwestern Honduras

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antthrushes Formicariidae
Genus
Formicarius

Other birds in the genus Formicarius

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Mayan Antthrush

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