Sincora Antwren (Formicivora grantsaui)
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Sincora Antwren

Formicivora grantsaui Gonzaga, Carvalhaes & Buzzetti, 2007

12–13 cmLength10 gWeight

The Sincora antwren (Formicivora grantsaui) is a small, Vulnerable species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Vulnerable

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 Sincora antwren (Formicivora grantsaui) is a small, Vulnerable species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to a small area of eastern Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Sincora Antwren?

The Sincora Antwren is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Sincora Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Brazil.

Is the Sincora Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sincora Antwren as Vulnerable.

What does the Sincora Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sincora Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
10 g
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Formicivora

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Sincora Antwren

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