Striated Antthrush (Chamaeza nobilis)
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Striated Antthrush

Chamaeza nobilis Gould, 1855

22–23 cmLength123 gWeight

The striated antthrush (Chamaeza nobilis), sometimes called the noble antthrush, is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae.

Busiest months: January–February and July–August · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February and July–August · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Striated Antthrush has been recorded at 33 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sacha LodgeEcuador146 records
  2. Tambopata Research CenterPeru111 records
  3. Tiputini Biodiversity StationEcuador86 records
More places
  1. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru64 records
  2. La Selva LodgeEcuador53 records
  3. Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador42 records
  4. Sani LodgeEcuador25 records
  5. ExplorNapo LodgePeru24 records
  6. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil23 records
  7. ExplorNapo Lodge – Amazon Canopy WalkwayPeru22 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeruColombiaBrazil

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 striated antthrush (Chamaeza nobilis), sometimes called the noble antthrush, is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Striated Antthrush?

The Striated Antthrush is about 22–23 cm long and weighs around 123 g.

Where does the Striated Antthrush live?

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

When is the best time to see the Striated Antthrush?

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

Is the Striated Antthrush endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Striated Antthrush as Least Concern.

What does the Striated Antthrush eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Striated Antthrush in?

It belongs to the family Antthrushes (Formicariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
22–23 cm
Weight
123 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
106 mm
Tail
59 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
39 mm

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

Range

South America: western, central Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antthrushes Formicariidae
Genus
Chamaeza

Other birds in the genus Chamaeza

Short-tailed AntthrushShort-tailed AntthrushChamaeza campanisonaCryptic AntthrushCryptic AntthrushChamaeza meruloidesRufous-tailed AntthrushRufous-tailed AntthrushChamaeza ruficaudaSchwartz's AntthrushSchwartz's AntthrushChamaeza turdinaBarred AntthrushBarred AntthrushChamaeza mollissimaRufous-capped AntthrushRufous-capped AntthrushFormicarius colmaBlack-faced AntthrushBlack-faced AntthrushFormicarius analisMayan AntthrushMayan AntthrushFormicarius moniligerRufous-fronted AntthrushRufous-fronted AntthrushFormicarius rufifronsBlack-headed AntthrushBlack-headed AntthrushFormicarius nigricapillus
Striated Antthrush

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