Rio Madeira Stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla amazonica)
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Rio Madeira Stipplethroat

Epinecrophylla amazonica (Ihering, HFA, 1905)

10–11 cmLength8.7 gWeight

The Rio Madeira stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla amazonica) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rio Madeira Stipplethroat has been recorded at 20 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru183 records
  2. Manu Birding LodgePeru33 records
  3. Finca Las PiedrasPeru28 records
More places
  1. Pantiacolla LodgePeru23 records
  2. Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru9 records
  3. Explorer's InnPeru8 records
  4. Posada AmazonasPeru5 records
  5. Amazonía LodgePeru5 records
  6. Manú Wildlife Center – GroundsPeru3 records
  7. Sadiri LodgeBolivia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazilBolivia

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 Madeira stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla amazonica) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. In the past it has also been called eastern stipple-throated antwren, Madeira stipple-throated antwren, Rio Madeira antwren, and Madeira antwren.

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Questions

How big is the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat?

The Rio Madeira Stipplethroat is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 8.7 g.

Where does the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat live?

Its breeding range: South America: central, south-central Brazil and northern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat?

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

Is the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat as Least Concern.

What does the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rio Madeira Stipplethroat in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–11 cm
Weight
8.7 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
37 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: central, south-central Brazil and northern Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Epinecrophylla

Other birds in the genus Epinecrophylla

Checker-throated StipplethroatChecker-throated StipplethroatEpinecrophylla fulviventrisOrnate StipplethroatOrnate StipplethroatEpinecrophylla ornataRufous-tailed StipplethroatRufous-tailed StipplethroatEpinecrophylla erythruraWhite-eyed StipplethroatWhite-eyed StipplethroatEpinecrophylla leucophthalmaBrown-bellied StipplethroatBrown-bellied StipplethroatEpinecrophylla gutturalisRufous-backed StipplethroatRufous-backed StipplethroatEpinecrophylla haematonotaFoothill StipplethroatFoothill StipplethroatEpinecrophylla spodionotaRufous-rumped AntwrenRufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinotaChestnut-shouldered AntwrenChestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralisYellow-rumped AntwrenYellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpei
Rio Madeira Stipplethroat

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