Woodhouse's Antpecker (Parmoptila woodhousei)
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Woodhouse's Antpecker

Parmoptila woodhousei Cassin, 1859

9.4 gWeight

Woodhouse's antpecker (Parmoptila woodhousei) is a species of passerine bird found in West Africa that is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae.

Busiest months: August · Most records: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Woodhouse's Antpecker has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Científica – Selva PrimariaEquatorial Guinea55 records
  2. Ipassa Makokou Nature ReserveGabon10 records
  3. Korup NP – Rengo Rock Camp AreaCameroon10 records
More places
  1. Bakossi Mountains – Kodmin ForestCameroon10 records
  2. Mt. KupeCameroon8 records
  3. Mt. Kupe – Max's trailCameroon6 records
  4. Ipassa Makokou Strict NR – Ipassa StationGabon2 records
  5. PN de la LopéGabon2 records
  6. Luki Biosphere ReserveCongo - Kinshasa2 records
  7. Sangha LodgeCentral African Republic1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Equatorial GuineaCameroonGabonCongo - KinshasaAngolaCongo - BrazzavilleCentral African Republic

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

Woodhouse's antpecker (Parmoptila woodhousei) is a species of passerine bird found in West Africa that is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. The name commemorates the American explorer and collector Samuel Washington Woodhouse.

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Questions

How big is the Woodhouse's Antpecker?

The Woodhouse's Antpecker weighs around 9.4 g.

Where does the Woodhouse's Antpecker live?

Its breeding range: Africa: west-central. It is most often recorded in Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Gabon.

When is the best time to see the Woodhouse's Antpecker?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Woodhouse's Antpecker endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Woodhouse's Antpecker as Least Concern.

What does the Woodhouse's Antpecker eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Woodhouse's Antpecker in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
9.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

Africa: west-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Parmoptila

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Woodhouse's Antpecker

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