
Riparian Antbird
Cercomacroides fuscicauda (Zimmer, JT, 1931)
14–15 cmLength16 gWeight
The riparian antbird (Cercomacroides fuscicauda) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Ecuador
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Ecuador
Riparian Antbird has been recorded at 49 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru299 records
- Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil292 records
- Manu BiolodgePeru237 records
More places
- Reserva Biológica LimoncochaEcuador88 records
- Tambopata Research CenterPeru71 records
- Shiripuno LodgeEcuador70 records
- Pumarinri Amazon LodgePeru55 records
- Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru46 records
- Cocha CamungoPeru44 records
- Amazonía LodgePeru37 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 riparian antbird (Cercomacroides fuscicauda) is a species of passerine 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 Riparian Antbird?
The Riparian Antbird is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Riparian Antbird live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia and southwestern Amazonian Brazil. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.
When is the best time to see the Riparian Antbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Riparian Antbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Riparian Antbird as Least Concern.
What does the Riparian Antbird eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Riparian Antbird in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–15 cm
- Weight
- 16 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 64 mm
- Tail
- 71 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia and southwestern Amazonian Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Cercomacroides
Other birds in the genus Cercomacroides
Willis's AntbirdCercomacroides laeta
Parker's AntbirdCercomacroides parkeri
Blackish AntbirdCercomacroides nigrescens
Dusky AntbirdCercomacroides tyrannina
Black AntbirdCercomacroides serva
Rufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinota
Chestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralis
Yellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpei
Ash-winged AntwrenEuchrepomis spodioptila
Wing-banded AntbirdMyrmornis torquata
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