Rio Branco Antbird (Cercomacra carbonaria)
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Rio Branco Antbird

Cercomacra carbonaria Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1873

14–16 cmLength14 gWeight

The Rio Branco antbird (Cercomacra carbonaria) is a Vulnerable bird species in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: March · Most records: Guyana

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Rio Branco Antbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Manari RanchGuyana101 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Guyana

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 Rio Branco antbird (Cercomacra carbonaria) is a Vulnerable bird species in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil and Guyana.

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Questions

How big is the Rio Branco Antbird?

The Rio Branco Antbird is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Rio Branco Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Brazil, southwestern Guyana. It is most often recorded in Guyana.

When is the best time to see the Rio Branco Antbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rio Branco Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rio Branco Antbird as Vulnerable.

What does the Rio Branco Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rio Branco Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
70 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Brazil, southwestern Guyana

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Cercomacra

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Rio Branco Antbird

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