Streak-capped Antwren (Terenura maculata)
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Streak-capped Antwren

Terenura maculata (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)

9–10 cmLength6.5 gWeight

The streak-capped antwren (Terenura maculata) 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

Streak-capped Antwren has been recorded at 58 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil856 records
  2. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil509 records
  3. Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil415 records
More places
  1. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil339 records
  2. Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil323 records
  3. Reserva Ecológica de GuapiaçuBrazil308 records
  4. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil284 records
  5. Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil244 records
  6. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina243 records
  7. PN do Iguaçu – Trilha do Poço PretoBrazil242 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguay

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 streak-capped antwren (Terenura maculata) 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 Streak-capped Antwren?

The Streak-capped Antwren is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 6.5 g.

Where does the Streak-capped Antwren live?

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

When is the best time to see the Streak-capped Antwren?

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

Is the Streak-capped Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Streak-capped Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Streak-capped Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Streak-capped Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
6.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
43 mm
Tail
41 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Terenura

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Streak-capped Antwren

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