Slender Antbird
Rhopornis ardesiacus (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)
18–19 cmLength26 gWeight
The slender antbird (Rhopornis ardesiacus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Most records: Brazil
Slender Antbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil8 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 slender antbird (Rhopornis ardesiacus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Slender Antbird?
The Slender Antbird is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 26 g.
Where does the Slender Antbird live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
Is the Slender Antbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Slender Antbird as Near Threatened.
What does the Slender Antbird eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Slender Antbird in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 18–19 cm
- Weight
- 26 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 71 mm
- Tail
- 88 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 31 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Rhopornis
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