White-masked Antbird (Pithys castaneus)
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White-masked Antbird

Pithys castaneus Berlioz, 1938

14 cmLength30 gWeight

The white-masked antbird (Pithys castaneus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The white-masked antbird (Pithys castaneus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the White-masked Antbird?

The White-masked Antbird is about 14 cm long and weighs around 30 g.

Where does the White-masked Antbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Peru.

Is the White-masked Antbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-masked Antbird as Near Threatened.

What does the White-masked Antbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-masked Antbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
14 cm
Weight
30 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
80 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Pithys

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White-masked Antbird

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