Plumbeous Antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus)
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Plumbeous Antbird

Myrmelastes hyperythrus (Sclater, PL, 1855)

17–18 cmLength41 gWeight

The plumbeous antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July and October · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Plumbeous Antbird has been recorded at 48 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sani LodgeEcuador969 records
  2. Sacha LodgeEcuador442 records
  3. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru340 records
More places
  1. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru328 records
  2. Tambopata Research CenterPeru264 records
  3. Muyuna Amazon LodgePeru205 records
  4. Napo Wildlife CenterEcuador204 records
  5. Napo Wildlife Center – Añangu CreekEcuador181 records
  6. Reserva Biológica LimoncochaEcuador158 records
  7. Explorama LodgePeru155 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruEcuadorBrazilBoliviaColombia

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 plumbeous antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus) 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 Plumbeous Antbird?

The Plumbeous Antbird is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 41 g.

Where does the Plumbeous Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: western, southwestern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Ecuador and Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Plumbeous Antbird?

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

Is the Plumbeous Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Plumbeous Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the Plumbeous Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Plumbeous Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
41 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
56 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

South America: western, southwestern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmelastes

Other birds in the genus Myrmelastes

Slate-colored AntbirdSlate-colored AntbirdMyrmelastes schistaceusSpot-winged AntbirdSpot-winged AntbirdMyrmelastes leucostigmaHumaita AntbirdHumaita AntbirdMyrmelastes humaythaeBrownish-headed AntbirdBrownish-headed AntbirdMyrmelastes brunneicepsRufous-faced AntbirdRufous-faced AntbirdMyrmelastes rufifaciesRoraiman AntbirdRoraiman AntbirdMyrmelastes saturatusCaura AntbirdCaura AntbirdMyrmelastes caurensisRufous-rumped AntwrenRufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinotaChestnut-shouldered AntwrenChestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralisYellow-rumped AntwrenYellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpei
Plumbeous Antbird

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