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Blackish Antbird
Cercomacroides nigrescens
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.0 cm
Weight
19.083333333333332 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Blackish Antbird is a medium-sized antbird with dark blackish-gray plumage in the male, white wing spots, and whitish underparts; females are browner with buff-white streaking. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests along river margins and forest edges in Amazonia, from Brazil and Bolivia to Colombia and Ecuador. It forages through tangled vegetation for insects, often following army ant swarms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Weight | 19.083333333333332 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Cercomacroides |
| Species | Cercomacroides nigrescens |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blackish Antbird endangered?
The Blackish Antbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Blackish Antbird?
The Blackish Antbird has a wingspan of 13.0 cm, weight of 19.083333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Blackish Antbird belong to?
The Blackish Antbird (Cercomacroides nigrescens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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