Stripe-backed Antbird (Myrmorchilus strigilatus)
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Stripe-backed Antbird

Myrmorchilus strigilatus (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)

15–16 cmLength23 gWeight

The stripe-backed antbird (Myrmorchilus strigilatus) 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

Stripe-backed Antbird has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Potengi – Sítio Pau PretoBrazil422 records
  2. Botumirim – Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planaltoBrazil331 records
  3. PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil321 records
More places
  1. Laguna Capitán, Dpto. Pte. HayesParaguay184 records
  2. PN Chaco ÁreaArgentina72 records
  3. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina51 records
  4. Finca La MontañaArgentina50 records
  5. Bañado La Estrella Este – VertederoArgentina42 records
  6. Boyuibe Side RoadBolivia37 records
  7. Fortín Toledo, Dpto. BoquerónParaguay33 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguayBolivia

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 stripe-backed antbird (Myrmorchilus strigilatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Stripe-backed Antbird?

The Stripe-backed Antbird is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Stripe-backed Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central South America and eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Stripe-backed Antbird?

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

Is the Stripe-backed Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Stripe-backed Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the Stripe-backed Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Stripe-backed Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
23 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central South America and eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmorchilus

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Stripe-backed Antbird

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