White-breasted Antbird (Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi)
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White-breasted Antbird

Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi (Hellmayr, 1907)

14–15 cmLength31 gWeight

The white-breasted antbird (Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-breasted Antbird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cristalino Lodge – entorno do LodgeBrazil1 record
  2. Cristalino Lodge – Torre 2 e trilhaBrazil1 record

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 white-breasted antbird (Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the White-breasted Antbird?

The White-breasted Antbird is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 31 g.

Where does the White-breasted Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

Is the White-breasted Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-breasted Antbird as Least Concern.

What does the White-breasted Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-breasted Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
31 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
51 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Rhegmatorhina

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White-breasted Antbird

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