Unicolored Antwren (Myrmotherula unicolor)
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Unicolored Antwren

Myrmotherula unicolor (Ménétriés, 1835)

9–10 cmLength12 gWeight

The unicolored antwren (Myrmotherula unicolor) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Unicolored Antwren has been recorded at 28 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica de GuapiaçuBrazil508 records
  2. Peruíbe – GuaraúBrazil374 records
  3. Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil302 records
More places
  1. Ubatuba – Sítio Folha SecaBrazil226 records
  2. Área do Projeto DacnisBrazil215 records
  3. PE IntervalesBrazil141 records
  4. Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil137 records
  5. Guaraú – Pousada Birdwatching Samambaia AzulBrazil122 records
  6. Legado das ÁguasBrazil101 records
  7. Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu – AlagadosBrazil100 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 unicolored antwren (Myrmotherula unicolor) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to southeastern Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Unicolored Antwren?

The Unicolored Antwren is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Unicolored Antwren live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Unicolored Antwren?

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

Is the Unicolored Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Unicolored Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Unicolored Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Unicolored Antwren in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmotherula

Other birds in the genus Myrmotherula

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Unicolored Antwren

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