Streak-crowned Antvireo (Dysithamnus striaticeps)
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Streak-crowned Antvireo

Dysithamnus striaticeps Lawrence, 1865

10–11 cmLength12 gWeight

The streak-crowned antvireo (Dysithamnus striaticeps) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: December–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Nicaragua

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Streak-crowned Antvireo has been recorded at 30 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica1,691 records
  2. Arenal MisticoparkCosta Rica934 records
  3. Sky Adventures - Arenal ParkCosta Rica513 records
More places
  1. PN Braulio Carrillo – Quebrada GonzálezCosta Rica479 records
  2. Bosque Eterno de Los Niños – Poco SolCosta Rica379 records
  3. Las Heliconias Lodge and hanging bridgesCosta Rica351 records
  4. Rainforest Adventures Braulio CarrilloCosta Rica350 records
  5. Bijagua – Tapir ValleyCosta Rica240 records
  6. Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica223 records
  7. Celeste Mountain LodgeCosta Rica105 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaNicaragua

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-crowned antvireo (Dysithamnus striaticeps) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

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Questions

How big is the Streak-crowned Antvireo?

The Streak-crowned Antvireo is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Streak-crowned Antvireo live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southeastern Honduras to Costa Rica. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

When is the best time to see the Streak-crowned Antvireo?

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

Is the Streak-crowned Antvireo endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Streak-crowned Antvireo as Near Threatened.

What does the Streak-crowned Antvireo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Streak-crowned Antvireo in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–11 cm
Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
32 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southeastern Honduras to Costa Rica

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Dysithamnus

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Streak-crowned Antvireo

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