Spot-backed Antshrike

Hypoedaleus guttatus (Vieillot, 1816)

20–21 cmLength39 gWeight

The spot-backed antshrike (Hypoedaleus guttatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Spot-backed Antshrike has been recorded at 71 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina578 records
PE IntervalesBrazil549 records
Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil531 records

More places

RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil448 records
PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina378 records
Parque Federal Campo San JuanArgentina374 records
PP Cruce CaballeroArgentina335 records
El Puente Verde Reserva de Aves ArgentinasArgentina334 records
Legado das ÁguasBrazil330 records
PN Iguazú – Ruta 101Argentina314 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil Argentina Paraguay

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 antshrike (Hypoedaleus guttatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-backed Antshrike?

The Spot-backed Antshrike is about 20–21 cm long and weighs around 39 g.

Where does the Spot-backed Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern, southeastern Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.