Orange-bellied Antwren (Terenura sicki)
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Orange-bellied Antwren

Terenura sicki Teixeira & Gonzaga, 1983

9.5–10 cmLength6.4 gWeight

The orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) or Sick's antwren, is a Critically Endangered species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Orange-bellied Antwren 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

  1. RPPN Pedra D'AntasBrazil257 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) or Sick's antwren, is a Critically Endangered species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Orange-bellied Antwren?

The Orange-bellied Antwren is about 9.5–10 cm long and weighs around 6.4 g.

Where does the Orange-bellied Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Orange-bellied Antwren?

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

Is the Orange-bellied Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Orange-bellied Antwren as Critically Endangered.

What does the Orange-bellied Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Orange-bellied Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
9.5–10 cm
Weight
6.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
44 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Terenura

Other birds in the genus Terenura

Streak-capped AntwrenStreak-capped AntwrenTerenura maculataRufous-rumped AntwrenRufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinotaChestnut-shouldered AntwrenChestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralisYellow-rumped AntwrenYellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpeiAsh-winged AntwrenAsh-winged AntwrenEuchrepomis spodioptilaWing-banded AntbirdWing-banded AntbirdMyrmornis torquataSpot-winged AntshrikeSpot-winged AntshrikePygiptila stellarisRusset AntshrikeRusset AntshrikeThamnistes anabatinusRufescent AntshrikeRufescent AntshrikeThamnistes rufescensDot-winged AntwrenDot-winged AntwrenMicrorhopias quixensis
Orange-bellied Antwren

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