Rio de Janeiro Antbird (Cercomacra brasiliana)
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Rio de Janeiro Antbird

Cercomacra brasiliana Hellmayr, 1905

13–14 cmLength12 gWeight

The Rio de Janeiro antbird (Cercomacra brasiliana) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Antbird has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil357 records
  2. Reserva Kaetés - PCSABrazil1 record
  3. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil1 record
More places
  1. Jardim Botânico do Rio de JaneiroBrazil1 record
  2. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 de Janeiro antbird (Cercomacra brasiliana) is a Near Threatened 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 Rio de Janeiro Antbird?

The Rio de Janeiro Antbird is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Rio de Janeiro Antbird?

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

Is the Rio de Janeiro Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rio de Janeiro Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the Rio de Janeiro Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rio de Janeiro Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
13–14 cm
Weight
12 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Cercomacra

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Rio de Janeiro Antbird

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