Spot-winged Antshrike (Pygiptila stellaris)
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Spot-winged Antshrike

Pygiptila stellaris (Spix, 1825)

24 gWeight

The spot-winged antshrike (Pygiptila stellaris) is a species of bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Spot-winged Antshrike has been recorded at 65 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil535 records
  2. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru425 records
  3. Explorer's InnPeru218 records
More places
  1. Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil204 records
  2. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru187 records
  3. Sani LodgeEcuador157 records
  4. Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru154 records
  5. Tambopata Research CenterPeru149 records
  6. Pantiacolla LodgePeru139 records
  7. Cristalino Lodge – Torre 2 e trilhaBrazil123 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazilEcuadorColombiaSurinameBoliviaVenezuelaGuyana

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-winged antshrike (Pygiptila stellaris) is a species of bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, and possibly French Guiana.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-winged Antshrike?

The Spot-winged Antshrike weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Spot-winged Antshrike live?

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

When is the best time to see the Spot-winged Antshrike?

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

Is the Spot-winged Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spot-winged Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Spot-winged Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spot-winged Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Weight
24 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
22 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
Pygiptila

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Spot-winged Antshrike

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