Slaty Gnateater (Conopophaga ardesiaca)
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Slaty Gnateater

Conopophaga ardesiaca d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837

12–14 cmLength26 gWeight

The slaty gnateater (Conopophaga ardesiaca) is a species of bird in the family Conopophagidae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Slaty Gnateater has been recorded at 11 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia327 records
  2. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru227 records
  3. CoroicoBolivia17 records
More places
  1. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia16 records
  2. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia9 records
  3. SamaipataBolivia4 records
  4. TamboBolivia1 record
  5. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia1 record
  6. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia1 record
  7. Sadiri LodgeBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaPeru

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 slaty gnateater (Conopophaga ardesiaca) is a species of bird in the family Conopophagidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Slaty Gnateater?

The Slaty Gnateater is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Slaty Gnateater live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Peru to southern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Slaty Gnateater?

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

Is the Slaty Gnateater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Slaty Gnateater as Least Concern.

What does the Slaty Gnateater eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Slaty Gnateater in?

It belongs to the family Gnateaters (Conopophagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12–14 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
71 mm
Tail
45 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

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

Range

South America: southern Peru to southern Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Gnateaters Conopophagidae
Genus
Conopophaga

Other birds in the genus Conopophaga

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Slaty Gnateater

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