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Black Antbird
Cercomacroides serva
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.8 cm
Weight
16.0 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black Antbird is a medium-sized antbird of dense lowland forest undergrowth in the western and central Amazon basin, from Colombia to Bolivia and Brazil. Males are entirely glossy black, while females are dark brown with pale spotting. It forages in pairs or alone in dense thickets near the forest floor for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 16.0 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Fledging: 12-14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Cercomacroides |
| Species | Cercomacroides serva |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black Antbird endangered?
The Black Antbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Antbird nest?
Fledging: 12-14 days.
How big is the Black Antbird?
The Black Antbird has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 16.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Antbird belong to?
The Black Antbird (Cercomacroides serva) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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