Yellow-throated Antwren (Myrmotherula ambigua)
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Yellow-throated Antwren

Myrmotherula ambigua Zimmer, JT, 1932

8–8.5 cmLength6.7 gWeight

The yellow-throated antwren (Myrmotherula ambigua) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia

Yellow-throated Antwren has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Pueblo NuevoColombia127 records
  2. Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia25 records
  3. Senda BocatomaColombia20 records
More places
  1. Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia10 records
  2. Comunidad SabanitasColombia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 yellow-throated antwren (Myrmotherula ambigua) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Yellow-throated Antwren?

The Yellow-throated Antwren is about 8–8.5 cm long and weighs around 6.7 g.

Where does the Yellow-throated Antwren live?

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

When is the best time to see the Yellow-throated Antwren?

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

Is the Yellow-throated Antwren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-throated Antwren as Least Concern.

What does the Yellow-throated Antwren eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Yellow-throated Antwren in?

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

At a glance

Length
8–8.5 cm
Weight
6.7 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
41 mm
Tail
23 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmotherula

Other birds in the genus Myrmotherula

Moustached AntwrenMoustached AntwrenMyrmotherula ignotaPygmy AntwrenPygmy AntwrenMyrmotherula brachyuraGuianan Streaked AntwrenGuianan Streaked AntwrenMyrmotherula surinamensisAmazonian Streaked AntwrenAmazonian Streaked AntwrenMyrmotherula multostriataPacific AntwrenPacific AntwrenMyrmotherula pacificaCherrie's AntwrenCherrie's AntwrenMyrmotherula cherrieiKlages's AntwrenKlages's AntwrenMyrmotherula klagesiStripe-chested AntwrenStripe-chested AntwrenMyrmotherula longicaudaSclater's AntwrenSclater's AntwrenMyrmotherula sclateriWhite-flanked AntwrenWhite-flanked AntwrenMyrmotherula axillarisSilvery-flanked AntwrenSilvery-flanked AntwrenMyrmotherula luctuosaSlaty AntwrenSlaty AntwrenMyrmotherula schisticolor
Yellow-throated Antwren

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