
Peruvian Warbling Antbird
Hypocnemis peruviana Taczanowski, 1884
11–12 cmLength12 gWeight
The Peruvian warbling antbird or Peruvian antwarbler, (Hypocnemis peruviana) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: July and November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Peruvian Warbling Antbird has been recorded at 64 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador494 records
- Sacha LodgeEcuador349 records
- Sani LodgeEcuador293 records
More places
- Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru286 records
- Reserva MaycuEcuador286 records
- Reserva Arena BlancaPeru280 records
- Morro de Calzada Amazon CenterPeru230 records
- Gareno LodgeEcuador228 records
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru209 records
- Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru200 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 Peruvian warbling antbird or Peruvian antwarbler, (Hypocnemis peruviana) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Peruvian Warbling Antbird?
The Peruvian Warbling Antbird is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Peruvian Warbling Antbird live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern, eastern Peru and western Brazil. It is most often recorded in Peru, Ecuador and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Peruvian Warbling Antbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Peruvian Warbling Antbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Peruvian Warbling Antbird as Least Concern.
What does the Peruvian Warbling Antbird eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Peruvian Warbling Antbird in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 11–12 cm
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 54 mm
- Tail
- 38 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern, eastern Peru and western Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Hypocnemis
Other birds in the genus Hypocnemis
Guianan Warbling AntbirdHypocnemis cantator
Imeri Warbling AntbirdHypocnemis flavescens
Yellow-breasted Warbling AntbirdHypocnemis subflava
Rondonia Warbling AntbirdHypocnemis ochrogyna
Spix's Warbling AntbirdHypocnemis striata
Manicore Warbling AntbirdHypocnemis rondoni
Yellow-browed AntbirdHypocnemis hypoxantha
Rufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinota
Chestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralis
Yellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpei
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- EnglishPeruvian Warbling Antbird
- 简体中文秘鲁歌蚁鸟
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