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Bananal Antbird

Cercomacra ferdinandi

Near Threatened
Wingspan
13.7 cm
Weight
15.0 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bananal Antbird is a Near Threatened antbird found in gallery forest and riverine vegetation on Ilha do Bananal and adjacent areas in central Brazil, weighing about 15g with a wingspan of 13.7cm. It forages in pairs or small groups through dense undergrowth for insects and other arthropods. Its restricted range and dependence on riverine forest make it vulnerable to habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.7 cm 5.4 in
Weight 15.0 g 0.53 oz

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thamnophilidae
Genus Cercomacra
Species Cercomacra ferdinandi

Distribution

Bananal Antbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bananal Antbird endangered?
The Bananal Antbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Bananal Antbird?
The Bananal Antbird has a wingspan of 13.7 cm, weight of 15.0 g.
What order and family does the Bananal Antbird belong to?
The Bananal Antbird (Cercomacra ferdinandi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.

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