Spot-backed Antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus)
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Spot-backed Antwren

Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus Pelzeln, 1868

11–12 cmLength9.9 gWeight

The spot-backed antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Spot-backed Antwren has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia251 records
  2. Senda BocatomaColombia223 records
  3. Comunidad SabanitasColombia203 records
More places
  1. Manaus – MUSA/Jardim Botânico A. DuckeBrazil172 records
  2. Pueblo NuevoColombia61 records
  3. PN CauraVenezuela16 records
  4. Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia10 records
  5. El Jaguar ProAves reserveColombia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaBrazilVenezuela

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 antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-backed Antwren?

The Spot-backed Antwren is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 9.9 g.

Where does the Spot-backed Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Spot-backed Antwren endangered?

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

What does the Spot-backed Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spot-backed Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
9.9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: northwestern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Herpsilochmus

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Spot-backed Antwren

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