Spot-backed Antbird (Hylophylax naevius)
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Spot-backed Antbird

Hylophylax naevius (Gmelin, JF, 1789)

10–12 cmLength14 gWeight

The spot-backed antbird (Hylophylax naevius) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Spot-backed Antbird has been recorded at 87 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 9 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia574 records
  2. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador288 records
  3. Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador244 records
More places
  1. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil207 records
  2. Amazonía LodgePeru199 records
  3. Sacha LodgeEcuador172 records
  4. Tiputini Biodiversity StationEcuador132 records
  5. Pueblo NuevoColombia114 records
  6. Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru107 records
  7. Shiripuno LodgeEcuador105 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeruColombiaBrazilSurinameFrench GuianaBoliviaGuyana

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 spot-backed antbird (Hylophylax naevius) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-backed Antbird?

The Spot-backed Antbird is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Spot-backed Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Spot-backed Antbird?

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

Is the Spot-backed Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spot-backed Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the Spot-backed Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spot-backed Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Hylophylax

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Spot-backed Antbird

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