
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
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
- PE IntervalesBrazil856 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil509 records
- Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil415 records
More places
- PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil339 records
- Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil323 records
- Reserva Ecológica de GuapiaçuBrazil308 records
- PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil284 records
- Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil244 records
- PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina243 records
- PN do Iguaçu – Trilha do Poço PretoBrazil242 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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
Other birds in the genus Terenura
Orange-bellied AntwrenTerenura sicki
Rufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinota
Chestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralis
Yellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpei
Ash-winged AntwrenEuchrepomis spodioptila
Wing-banded AntbirdMyrmornis torquata
Spot-winged AntshrikePygiptila stellaris
Russet AntshrikeThamnistes anabatinus
Rufescent AntshrikeThamnistes rufescens
Dot-winged AntwrenMicrorhopias quixensis
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