Thamnophilidae – Antbirds
The Thamnophilidae (Antbirds) are a large passerine family, found across subtropical and tropical Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. There are currently (2026) around two hundred and thirty-eight species, known variously as antshrikes, antwrens, antvireos, fire-eyes, bare-eyes and bushbirds. They are related to the Formicariidae family (antthrushes and antpittas), the tapaculos, the gnateaters and the ovenbirds. Despite some species’ common names, this family is not closely related to the wrens, vireos or shrikes.
Antbirds are generally small birds with rounded wings and strong legs. They have mostly sombre grey, white, brown and rufous plumage, which is sexually dimorphic in pattern and colouring. Some species communicate warnings to rivals by exposing white feather patches on their backs or shoulders. Most have heavy bills, which in many species are hooked at the tip.
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Guianan Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula surinamensis |
Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus |
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Guianan Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis cantator |
White-bellied Antbird Myrmeciza longipes |
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Most species live in forests, although a few are found in other habitats. Insects and other arthropods form the most important part of their diet, although small vertebrates are occasionally taken. Most species feed in the understory and mid-story of the forest, although a few feed in the canopy and a few others on the ground. Many join mixed-species feeding flocks, and a few species are core members.
Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus – Male above & Female below
To various degrees, around eighteen species specialise in following columns of army ants to eat the small invertebrates flushed by the ants, and many others may feed in this way opportunistically.
White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys
Great Antshrike Taraba major
Antbirds are monogamous, mate for life, and defend territories. They usually lay two eggs in a nest that is either suspended from branches or supported on a branch, stump, or mound on the ground. Both parents share the tasks of incubation and of brooding and feeding the nestlings. After fledging, each parent cares exclusively for one chick.
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Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus |
Ferruginous-backed Antbird Myrmoderus ferrugineus |
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Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis |
Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens |
Around a fifth of the group are threatened with extinction as a result of human activities. Antbirds are not targeted by either hunters or the pet trade. The principal threat is habitat loss, which causes habitat fragmentation, which leads to increased nest predation.
Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaris
Rufous-bellied Antwren Isleria guttata
Antbirds are diurnal: they feed, breed and defend territories during the day. Many of the family are, however, reluctant to enter areas of direct sunlight where it breaks through the forest canopy.
Black-and-white Antbird Myrmochanes hemileucus
Zeledon’s Antbird Hafferia zeledoni
Antbirds will engage in anting, a behaviour in which ants (or other arthropods) are rubbed on the feathers before being discarded or eaten. While this has conventionally been considered a way to remove and control feather parasites, it has been suggested that for antbirds it may simply be a way to deal with the distasteful substances in prey items.
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Number of bird species: 238
(As at January 2026)
According to the recently (2025) amalgamated AviList, there are two hundred and thirty-eight species, in sixty-three genera in the Thamnophilidae family. They are:
Wing-banded Antbird Myrmornis torquata
Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris
Rufescent Antshrike Thamnistes rufescens
Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus
Rufous-rumped Antwren Euchrepornis callinota
Chestnut-shouldered Antwren Euchrepornis humeralis
Yellow-rumped Antwren Euchrepornis sharpei
Ash-winged Antwren Euchrepornis spodioptila
Stripe-backed Antbird Myrmorchilus strigilatus
Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis
Yapacana Antbird Aprositornis disjuncta
Grey-bellied Antbird Ammonastes pelzelni
Black-throated Antbird Myrmophylax atrothorax
Black Bushbird Neoctantes niger
Recurve-billed Bushbird Clytoctantes alixii
Rondonia Bushbird Clytoctantes atrogularis
Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris
Brown-bellied Antwren Epinecrophylla gutturalis
White-eyed Antwren Epinecrophylla leucophthalma
Napo Stipple-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla haematonota
Madeira Stipple-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla amizonica
Foothill Antwren Epinecrophylla spodionota
Ornate Antwren Epinecrophylla ornata
Rufous-tailed Antwren Epinecrophylla erythrura
Streak-capped Antwren Terenura maculata
Orange-bellied Antwren Terenura sicki
Black-and-white Antbird Myrmochanes hemileucus
Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura
Moustached Antwren Myrmotherula ignota
Yellow-throated Antwren Myrmotherula ambigua
Sclater’s Antwren Myrmotherula sclateri
Amazonian Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula multostriata
Guianan Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula surinamensis
Pacific Antwren Myrmotherula pacifica
Cherrie’s Antwren Myrmotherula cherriei
Klages’s Antwren Myrmotherula klagesi
Stripe-chested Antwren Myrmotherula longicauda
White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris
Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor
Rio Suno Antwren Myrmotherula sunensis
Salvadori’s Antwren Myrmotherula minor
Long-winged Antwren Myrmotherula longipennis
Band-tailed Antwren Myrmotherula urosticta
Ihering’s Antwren Myrmotherula iheringi
Rio de Janeiro Antwren Myrmotherula fluminensis
Yungas Antwren Myrmotherula grisea
Unicolored Antwren Myrmotherula unicolor
Alagoas Antwren Myrmotherula snowi
Plain-winged Antwren Myrmotherula behni
Grey Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii
Leaden Antwren Myrmotherula assimilis
Narrow-billed Antwren Formicivora iheringi
Black-hooded Antwren Formicivora erythronotos
Northern White-fringed Antwren Formicivora intermedia
Southern White-fringed Antwren Formicivora grisea
Serra Antwren Formicivora serrana
Black-bellied Antwren Formicivora melanogaster
Rusty-backed Antwren Formicivora rufa
Sincora Antwren Formicivora grantsaui
Marsh Antwren Formicivora acutirostris
Rufous-bellied Antwren Isleria guttata
Plain-throated Antwren Isleria hauxwelli
Speckled Antshrike Xenornis setifrons
Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus
Saturnine Antshrike Thamnomanes saturninus
Cinereous Antshrike Thamnomanes caesius
Bluish-slate Antshrike Thamnomanes schistogynus
Pearly Antshrike Megastictus margaritatus
Star-throated Antwren Rhopias gularis
Banded Antbird Dichrozona cincta
Bamboo Antshrike Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae
Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus
Great Antshrike Taraba major
Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus
Giant Antshrike Batara cinerea
Tufted Antshrike Mackenziaena severa
Large-tailed Antshrike Mackenziaena leachii
Black-throated Antshrike Frederickena viridis
Undulated Antshrike Frederickena unduligera
Fulvous Antshrike Frederickena fulva
Silvery-cheeked Antshrike Sakesphorus cristatus
White-bearded Antshrike Biatas nigropectus
Caatinga Antwren Radinopsyche sellowi
Spot-breasted Antvireo Dysithamnus stictothorax
Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
Streak-crowned Antvireo Dysithamnus striaticeps
Spot-crowned Antvireo Dysithamnus puncticeps
Rufous-backed Antvireo Dysithamnus xanthopterus
Bicolored Antvireo Dysithamnus occidentalis
Plumbeous Antvireo Dysithamnus plumbeus
White-streaked Antvireo Dysithamnus leucostictus
Bahia Antwren Herpsilochmus pileatus
Black-capped Antwren Herpsilochmus atricapillus
Predicted Antwren Herpsilochmus praedictus
Aripuana Antwren Herpsilochmus stotzi
Creamy-bellied Antwren Herpsilochmus motacilloides
Ash-throated Antwren Herpsilochmus parkeri
Spot-tailed Antwren Herpsilochmus sticturus
Dugand’s Antwren Herpsilochmus dugandi
Todd’s Antwren Herpsilochmus stictocephalus
Ancient Antwren Herpsilochmus gentryi
Spot-backed Antwren Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus
Roraiman Antwren Herpsilochmus roraimae
Pectoral Antwren Herpsilochmus pectoralis
Large-billed Antwren Herpsilochmus longirostris
Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaris
Rusty-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus frater
Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis
Streak-fronted Antshrike Sakesphorus pulchellus
Glossy Antshrike Sakesphorus luctuosus
Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus
Rufous-capped Antshrike Thamnophilus ruficapillus
Rufous-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus torquatus
Chapman’s Antshrike Thamnophilus zarumae
Bar-crested Antshrike Thamnophilus multistriatus
Lined Antshrike Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus
Chestnut-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus palliatus
Collared Antshrike Thamnophilus bernardi
Maranon Antshrike Thamnophilus shumbae
Black-crowned Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha
Black-hooded Antshrike Thamnophilus bridgesi
Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus
Mouse-colored Antshrike Thamnophilus murinus
Black Antshrike Thamnophilus nigriceps
Cocha Antshrike Thamnophilus praecox
Castelnau’s Antshrike Thamnophilus cryptoleucus
Blackish-grey Antshrike Thamnophilus nigrocinereus
Northern Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus punctatus
Natterer’s Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus stictocephalus
Bolivian Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus sticturus
Planalto Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus pelzelni
Sooretama Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus ambiguus
Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
Uniform Antshrike Thamnophilus unicolor
White-shouldered Antshrike Thamnophilus aethiops
Upland Antshrike Thamnophilus aroyae
Black-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus melanonotus
Band-tailed Antshrike Thamnophilus melanothorax
Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus
Streak-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus insignis
Acre Antshrike Thamnophilus divisorius
Ocellated Antbird Phaenostictus mcleannan
White-masked Antbird Pithys castaneus
White-plumed Antbird Pithys albifrons
Xingu Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis vidua
Common Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus
Black-spotted Bare-eye Phlegopsis nigromaculata
Reddish-winged Bare-eye Phlegopsis erythroptera
White-throated Antbird Oneillornis salvini
Lunulated Antbird Oneillornis lunulatus
Bicolored Antbird Gymnopithys bicolor
White-cheeked Antbird Gymnopithys leucaspis
Rufous-throated Antbird Gymnopithys rufigula
Bare-eyed Antbird Rhegmatorhina gymnops
Harlequin Antbird Rhegmatorhina berlepschi
White-breasted Antbird Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi
Chestnut-crested Antbird Rhegmatorhina cristata
Hairy-crested Antbird Rhegmatorhina melanosticta
Manu Antbird Cercomacra manu
Grey Antbird Cercomacra cinerascens
Rio de Janeiro Antbird Cercomacra brasiliana
Mato Grosso Antbird Cercomacra melanaria
Bananal Antbird Cercomacra ferdinandi
Jet Antbird Cercomacra nigricans
Rio Branco Antbird Cercomacra carbonaria
Willis’s Antbird Cercomacroides laeta
Parker’s Antbird Cercomacroides parkeri
Dusky Antbird Cercomacroides tyrannina
Black Antbird Cercomacroides serva
Blackish Antbird Cercomacroides nigrescens
Riparian Antbird Cercomacroides fuscicauda
Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Sciaphylax hemimelaena
Northern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Sciaphylax castanea
Guianan Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis cantator
Imeri Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis flavescens
Peruvian Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis peruviana
Yellow-breasted Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis subflava
Rondonia Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis ochrogyna
Spix’s Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis striata
Manicore Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis rondoni
Yellow-browed Antbird Hypocnemis hypoxantha
Ferruginous Antbird Drymophila ferruginea
Bertoni’s Antbird Drymophila rubricollis
Rufous-tailed Antbird Drymophila genei
Ochre-rumped Antbird Drymophila ochropyga
Dusky-tailed Antbird Drymophila malura
Scaled Antbird Drymophila squamata
Striated Antbird Drymophila devillei
East Andean (Long-tailed) Antbird Drymophila caudata
Klage’s Antbird Drymophila klagesi
Santa Marta Antbird Drymophila hellmayri
Steak-headed Antbird Drymophila striaticeps
Chestnut-backed Antbird Poliocrania exsul
Grey-headed Antbird Ampelornis griseiceps
Dull-mantled Antbird Sipia laemosticta
Magdalena Antbird Sipia palliata
Esmeraldas Antbird Sipia nigricauda
Stub-tailed Antbird Sipia berlepschi
Ferruginous-backed Antbird Myrmoderus ferrugineus
Cordillera Azul Antbird Myrmoderus eowilsoni
Scalloped Antbird Myrmoderus ruficauda
White-bibbed Antbird Myrmoderus loricatus
Squamate Antbird Myrmoderus squamosa
Band-tailed Antbird Hypocnemoides maculicauda
Black-chinned Antbird Hypocnemoides melanopogon
Spotted Antbird Hylophylax naevioides
Spot-backed Antbird Hylophylax naevius
Dot-backed Antbird Hylophylax punctulatus
Silvered Antbird Sclateria naevia
Slate-colored Antbird Myrmelastes schistaceus
Roraiman Antbird Myrmelastes saturates
Plumbeus Antbird Myrmelastes hyperythrus
Spot-winged Antbird Myrmelastes leucostigma
Humaita Antbird Myrmelastes humaythae
Brownish-headed Antbird Myrmelastes brunneiceps
Rufous-faced Antbird Myrmelastes rufifacies
Caura Antbird Myrmelastes caurensis
White-bellied Antbird Myrmeciza longipes
Slender Antbird Rhopornis ardesiacus
White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys
Ash-breasted Antbird Myrmoborus lugubris
Black-faced Antbird Myrmoborus myotherinus
Black-tailed Antbird Myrmoborus melanurus
White-lined Antbird Myrmoborus lophotes
Western Fire-eye Pyriglena maura
Tapajos Fire-eye Pyriglena similis
East Amazonian Fire-eye Pyriglena leuconota
Fringe-backed Fire-eye Pyriglena atra
White-shouldered Fire-eye Pyriglena leucoptera
Bare-crowned Antbird Gymnocichla nudiceps
White-shouldered Antbird Akletos melanoceps
Goeldi’s Antbird Akletos goeldii
Allpahuayo Antbird Percnostola arenarum
Black-headed Antbird Percnostola rufifrons
Sooty Antbird Hafferia fortis
Zeledon’s Antbird Hafferia zeledoni
Blue-lored Antbird Hafferia immaculata
Given the number of species in this family, Fatbirder does not provide quick links to all of them. However, the entries below do include links to representatives of every genera, all those illustrated and some of the most often encountered, iconic or sought-after species.
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Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus
Species AccountThe Amazonian antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus
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Ash-winged Antwren Euchrepornis spodioptila
Species AccountThe ash-winged antwren (Euchrepomis spodioptila) is a species of bird in subfamily Euchrepomidinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Ash-winged Antwren Euchrepornis spodioptila
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Banded Antbird Dichrozona cincta
Species AccountThe banded antbird (Dichrozona cincta) – sometimes called banded antwren despite not being close to the true antwrens... -
Banded Antbird Dichrozona cincta
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Bare-crowned Antbird Gymnocichla nudiceps
Species AccountThe bare-crowned antbird (Gymnocichla nudiceps) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Bare-crowned Antbird Gymnocichla nudiceps
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Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus
Species AccountThe barred antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus) is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus
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Bicolored Antbird Gymnopithys bicolor
Species AccountThe bicolored antbird (Gymnopithys bicolor) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Bicolored Antbird Gymnopithys bicolor
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Black Bushbird Neoctantes niger
Species AccountThe black bushbird (Neoctantes niger) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Black Bushbird Neoctantes niger
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Black-and-white Antbird Myrmochanes hemileucus
Species AccountThe black-and-white antbird (Myrmochanes hemileucus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Black-and-white Antbird Myrmochanes hemileucus
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Black-chinned Antbird Hypocnemoides melanopogon
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Black-chinned Antbird Hypocnemoides melanopogon
Species AccountThe black-chinned antbird (Hypocnemoides melanopogon) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis
Species AccountThe black-crested antshrike (Sakesphorus canadensis) is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis
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Black-headed Antbird Percnostola rufifrons
Species AccountThe black-headed antbird (Percnostola rufifrons) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Black-headed Antbird Percnostola rufifrons
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Black-spotted Bare-eye Phlegopsis nigromaculata
Species AccountThe black-spotted bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata) is a species of insectivore passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Black-spotted Bare-eye Phlegopsis nigromaculata
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Black-throated Antbird Myrmophylax atrothorax
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Black-throated Antbird Myrmophylax atrothorax
Species AccountThe black-throated antbird (Myrmophylax atrothorax) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family... -
Black-throated Antshrike Frederickena viridis
Species AccountThe black-throated antshrike (Frederickena viridis) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Black-throated Antshrike Frederickena viridis
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Caatinga Antwren Radinopsyche sellowi
Species AccountThe Caatinga antwren (Radinopsyche sellowi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Caatinga Antwren Radinopsyche sellowi
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Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris
Species AccountThe checker-throated stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla fulviventris), previously called fulvous-bellied antwren or checker-throated antwren... -
Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris
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Chestnut-backed Antbird Poliocrania exsul
Species AccountThe chestnut-backed antbird (Poliocrania exsul) is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Chestnut-backed Antbird Poliocrania exsul
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Common Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus
Species AccountThe common scale-backed antbird (Willisornis poecilinotus) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Common Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus
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Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis
Species AccountThe dot-winged antwren (Microrhopias quixensis) or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae -
Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis
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Dusky Antbird Cercomacroides tyrannina
Species AccountThe dusky antbird or tyrannine antbird (Cercomacroides tyrannina) is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae.../ -
Dusky Antbird Cercomacroides tyrannina
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Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus
Species AccountThe dusky-throated antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus
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Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus
Species AccountThe fasciated antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus
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Ferruginous Antbird Drymophila ferruginea
Species AccountThe ferruginous antbird (Drymophila ferruginea) is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Ferruginous Antbird Drymophila ferruginea
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Ferruginous-backed Antbird Myrmoderus ferruginea
Species AccountThe ferruginous-backed antbird (Myrmoderus ferrugineus) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Ferruginous-backed Antbird Myrmoderus ferruginea
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Giant Antshrike Batara cinerea
Species AccountThe giant antshrike (Batara cinerea) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Giant Antshrike Batara cinerea
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Glossy Antshrike Sakesphorus luctuosus
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Glossy Antshrike Sakesphorus luctuosus
Species AccountThe glossy antshrike (Sakesphorus luctuosus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Goeldi's Antbird Akletos goeldii
Species AccountGoeldi's antbird (Akletos goeldii) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Goeldi's Antbird Akletos goeldii
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Great Antshrike Taraba major
Species AccountThe great antshrike (Taraba major) is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the typical antbirds. -
Great Antshrike Taraba major
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Grey-bellied Antbird Ammonastes pelzelni
Species AccountThe grey-bellied antbird (Ammonastes pelzelni) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae -
Grey-bellied Antbird Ammonastes pelzelni
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Grey-headed Antbird Ampelornis griseiceps
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Grey-headed Antbird Ampelornis griseiceps
Species AccountRare, threatened antbird with a very small range in the Andes of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Plumage is gray with a brown back and belly... -
Guianan Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula surinamensis
Species AccountThe Guianan streaked antwren (Myrmotherula surinamensis) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Guianan Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula surinamensis
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Guianan Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis cantator
Species AccountThe Guianan warbling antbird, or Guianan antwarbler, (Hypocnemis cantator) is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Guianan Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis cantator
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Harlequin Antbird Rhegmatorhina berlepschi
Species AccountThe harlequin antbird (Rhegmatorhina berlepschi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Harlequin Antbird Rhegmatorhina berlepschi
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Mato Grosso Antbird Cercomacra melanaria
Species AccountThe Mato Grosso antbird (Cercomacra melanaria) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Mato Grosso Antbird Cercomacra melanaria
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Narrow-billed Antwren Formicivora iheringi
Species AccountThe narrow-billed antwren (Formicivora iheringi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Narrow-billed Antwren Formicivora iheringi
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Ocellated Antbird Phaenostictus mcleannan
Species AccountThe ocellated antbird (Phaenostictus mcleannani) is a species of antbird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Ocellated Antbird Phaenostictus mcleannan
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Orange-bellied Antwren Terenura sicki
Species AccountThe orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) or Sick's antwren, is a Critically Endangered species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae. -
Orange-bellied Antwren Terenura sicki
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Pearly Antshrike Megastictus margaritatus
Species AccountThe pearly antshrike (Megastictus margaritatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Pearly Antshrike Megastictus margaritatus
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Plain-throated Antwren Isleria hauxwelli
Species AccountThe plain-throated antwren (Isleria hauxwelli) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Plain-throated Antwren Isleria hauxwelli
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Plumbeus Antbird Myrmelastes hyperythrus
Species AccountThe plumbeous antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Plumbeus Antbird Myrmelastes hyperythrus
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Recurve-billed Bushbird Clytoctantes alixii
Species AccountThe recurve-billed bushbird (Clytoctantes alixii) is an Endangered species of Thamnophilid antbird that inhabits dense stands of secondary vegetation... -
Recurve-billed Bushbird Clytoctantes alixii
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Rufous-bellied Antwren Isleria guttata
Species AccountThe rufous-bellied antwren (Isleria guttata) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Rufous-bellied Antwren Isleria guttata
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Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus
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Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus
Species AccountThe russet antshrike (Thamnistes anabatinus) is a passerine bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Rusty-backed Antwren Formicivera rufa
Species AccountThe Rusty-backed Antwren is a small, long-tailed, rufescent antbird of undergrowth in open habitats. It occurs broadly across cerrado and other open habitats. -
Rusty-backed Antwren Formicivera rufa
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Silvered Antbird Sclateria naevia
Species AccountThe silvered antbird (Sclateria naevia) is a passerine bird in the subfamily Thamnophilinae of the family Thamnophilidae -
Silvered Antbird Sclateria naevia
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Silvery-cheeked Antshrike Sakesphorus cristatus
Species AccountThe silvery-cheeked antshrike is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Both sexes have a crest. -
Silvery-cheeked Antshrike Sakesphorus cristatus
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Slender Antbird Rhopornis ardesiacus
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Slender Antbird Rhopornis ardesiacus
Species AccountThe slender antbird (Rhopornis ardesiacus) is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Sciaphylax hemimelaena
Species AccountThe southern chestnut-tailed antbird, or chestnut-tailed antbird, (Sciaphylax hemimelaena) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family... -
Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Sciaphylax hemimelaena
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Speckled Antshrike Xenornis setifrons
Species AccountThe speckled antshrike or spiny-faced antshrike (Xenornis setifrons) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family... -
Speckled Antshrike Xenornis setifrons
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Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus
Species AccountThe spot-backed antshrike (Hypoedaleus guttatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae. -
Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus
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Spot-breasted Antvireo Dysithamnus stictothorax
Species AccountThe spot-breasted antvireo (Dysithamnus stictothorax) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Spot-breasted Antvireo Dysithamnus stictothorax
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Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris
Species AccountThe spot-winged antshrike (Pygiptila stellaris) is a species of bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae -
Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris
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Spotted Antbird Hylophylax naevioides
Species AccountThe spotted antbird (Hylophylax naevioides) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae -
Spotted Antbird Hylophylax naevioides
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Star-throated Antwren Rhopias gularis
Species AccountThe star-throated antwren (Rhopias gularis) is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Star-throated Antwren Rhopias gularis
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Stripe-backed Antbird Myrmorchilus strigilatus
Species AccountThe stripe-backed antbird (Myrmorchilus strigilatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae... -
Stripe-backed Antbird Myrmorchilus strigilatus
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Stub-tailed Antbird Sipia berlepschi
Species AccountThe stub-tailed antbird (Sipia berlepschi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Stub-tailed Antbird Sipia berlepschi
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Tufted Antshrike Mackenziaena severa
Species AccountThe tufted antshrike (Mackenziaena severa) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Tufted Antshrike Mackenziaena severa
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Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
Species AccountThe variable antshrike (Thamnophilus caerulescens) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
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Western Fire-eye Pyriglena maura
Species AccountThe western fire-eye (Pyriglena maura) is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae -
Western Fire-eye Pyriglena maura
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White-bearded Antshrike Biatas nigropectus
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White-bearded Antshrike Biatas nigropectus
Species AccountThe white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae -
White-bellied Antbird Myrmeciza longipes
Species AccountThe white-bellied antbird (Myrmeciza longipes), is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
White-bellied Antbird Myrmeciza longipes
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White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys
Species AccountThe white-browed antbird (Myrmoborus leucophrys) is a species of perching bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys
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White-plumed Antbird Pithys albifrons
Species AccountThe white-plumed antbird (Pithys albifrons) is a small species of insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the typical antbirds. -
White-plumed Antbird Pithys albifrons
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White-throated Antbird Oneillornis salvini
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White-throated Antbird Oneillornis salvini
Species AccountThe white-throated antbird (Oneillornis salvini) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae... -
Wing-banded Antbird Myrmornis torquata
Species AccountThe wing-banded antbird (Myrmornis torquata) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Wing-banded Antbird Myrmornis torquata
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Yapacana Antbird Aprositornis disjuncta
Species AccountThe Yapacana antbird (Aprositornis disjuncta) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae... -
Yapacana Antbird Aprositornis disjuncta
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Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaris
Species AccountThe yellow-breasted antwren (Herpsilochmus axillaris) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaris
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Zeledon's Antbird Hafferia zeledoni
Species AccountZeledon's antbird (Hafferia zeledoni) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". -
Zeledon's Antbird Hafferia zeledoni
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