Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis)
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Pectoral Antwren

Herpsilochmus pectoralis Sclater, PL, 1857

11–12 cmLength11 gWeight

The pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) is a Vulnerable 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 Pectoral Antwren?

The Pectoral Antwren is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Pectoral Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil.

Is the Pectoral Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pectoral Antwren as Vulnerable.

What does the Pectoral Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Pectoral Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
20 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
Herpsilochmus

Other birds in the genus Herpsilochmus

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Pectoral Antwren

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