Silvery-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula luctuosa)
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Silvery-flanked Antwren

Myrmotherula luctuosa Pelzeln, 1868

9–10 cmLength8.5 gWeight

The silvery-flanked antwren (Myrmotherula luctuosa) is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The silvery-flanked antwren (Myrmotherula luctuosa) is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Silvery-flanked Antwren?

The Silvery-flanked Antwren is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 8.5 g.

Where does the Silvery-flanked Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern, southeastern Brazil.

Is the Silvery-flanked Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Silvery-flanked Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Silvery-flanked Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Silvery-flanked Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
8.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
37 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
16 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
Myrmotherula

Other birds in the genus Myrmotherula

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Silvery-flanked Antwren

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