Ringed Antpipit (Corythopis torquatus)
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Ringed Antpipit

Corythopis torquatus Tschudi, 1844

14–14 cmLength14 gWeight

The ringed antpipit (Corythopis torquatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Ringed Antpipit has been recorded at 65 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Amazonía LodgePeru264 records
  2. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru245 records
  3. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru195 records
More places
  1. Pantiacolla LodgePeru172 records
  2. Secret Forest LodgePeru167 records
  3. Explorer's InnPeru152 records
  4. Manu BiolodgePeru141 records
  5. Tambopata Research CenterPeru128 records
  6. Manu Birding LodgePeru85 records
  7. Senda BocatomaColombia80 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazilColombiaEcuadorFrench GuianaBoliviaVenezuelaSuriname

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 ringed antpipit (Corythopis torquatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Ringed Antpipit?

The Ringed Antpipit is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Ringed Antpipit live?

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

When is the best time to see the Ringed Antpipit?

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

Is the Ringed Antpipit endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ringed Antpipit as Least Concern.

What does the Ringed Antpipit eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ringed Antpipit in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–14 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
66 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

South America: Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Corythopis

Other birds in the genus Corythopis

Southern AntpipitSouthern AntpipitCorythopis delalandiGrey-headed PipritesGrey-headed PipritesPiprites griseicepsWing-barred PipritesWing-barred PipritesPiprites chlorisBlack-capped PipritesBlack-capped PipritesPiprites pileataGreenish TyrannuletGreenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescensReiser's TyrannuletReiser's TyrannuletPhyllomyias reiseriUrich's TyrannuletUrich's TyrannuletPhyllomyias urichiSclater's TyrannuletSclater's TyrannuletPhyllomyias sclateriYungas TyrannuletYungas TyrannuletPhyllomyias weedeniPlanalto TyrannuletPlanalto TyrannuletPhyllomyias fasciatus
Ringed Antpipit

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