Rufous-fronted Antthrush (Formicarius rufifrons)
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Rufous-fronted Antthrush

Formicarius rufifrons Blake, 1957

18 cmLength56 gWeight

The rufous-fronted antthrush (Formicarius rufifrons) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Peru, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-fronted Antthrush has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru149 records
  2. Tambopata Research CenterPeru70 records
  3. Canopy InkaterraPeru61 records
More places
  1. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru55 records
  2. Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru43 records
  3. Blanquillo Macaw Clay LickPeru21 records
  4. Manú Wildlife Center – GroundsPeru10 records
  5. Explorer's InnPeru10 records
  6. Pantiacolla LodgePeru8 records
  7. Cocha CamungoPeru5 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazil

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 rufous-fronted antthrush (Formicarius rufifrons) is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-fronted Antthrush?

The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is about 18 cm long and weighs around 56 g.

Where does the Rufous-fronted Antthrush live?

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

When is the best time to see the Rufous-fronted Antthrush?

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

Is the Rufous-fronted Antthrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-fronted Antthrush as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-fronted Antthrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-fronted Antthrush in?

It belongs to the family Antthrushes (Formicariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
18 cm
Weight
56 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
84 mm
Tail
63 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

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

Range

South America: southwestern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antthrushes Formicariidae
Genus
Formicarius

Other birds in the genus Formicarius

Rufous-capped AntthrushRufous-capped AntthrushFormicarius colmaBlack-faced AntthrushBlack-faced AntthrushFormicarius analisMayan AntthrushMayan AntthrushFormicarius moniligerBlack-headed AntthrushBlack-headed AntthrushFormicarius nigricapillusRufous-breasted AntthrushRufous-breasted AntthrushFormicarius rufipectusShort-tailed AntthrushShort-tailed AntthrushChamaeza campanisonaStriated AntthrushStriated AntthrushChamaeza nobilisCryptic AntthrushCryptic AntthrushChamaeza meruloidesRufous-tailed AntthrushRufous-tailed AntthrushChamaeza ruficaudaSchwartz's AntthrushSchwartz's AntthrushChamaeza turdina
Rufous-fronted Antthrush

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