Scalloped Antbird (Myrmoderus ruficauda)
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Scalloped Antbird

Myrmoderus ruficauda (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)

14–15 cmLength26 gWeight

The scalloped antbird (Myrmoderus ruficauda) is an Endangered species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Scalloped Antbird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RPPN Pedra D'AntasBrazil458 records
  2. PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil3 records

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 scalloped antbird (Myrmoderus ruficauda) is an Endangered species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Scalloped Antbird?

The Scalloped Antbird is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Scalloped Antbird live?

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

When is the best time to see the Scalloped Antbird?

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

Is the Scalloped Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scalloped Antbird as Endangered.

What does the Scalloped Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Scalloped Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
51 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern, southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmoderus

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Scalloped Antbird

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