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Barred Antthrush
Chamaeza mollissima
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.9 cm
Weight
73.83333333333333 g
Family
Formicariidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Barred Antthrush is a ground-dwelling passerine of the family Formicariidae found in humid montane forests on the Andean slopes of South America. Weighing about 73.8g with a wingspan of 17.9cm, it has heavily barred brown-and-buff plumage. It walks slowly through the forest floor, probing leaf litter for insects and other invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 73.83333333333333 g | 2.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Formicariidae (Antthrushes) |
| Genus | Chamaeza |
| Species | Chamaeza mollissima |
Distribution
Barred Antthrush has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barred Antthrush endangered?
The Barred Antthrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Barred Antthrush?
The Barred Antthrush has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 73.83333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Barred Antthrush belong to?
The Barred Antthrush (Chamaeza mollissima) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Formicariidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Formicariidae family
Black-faced Antthrush
Formicarius analis
Least Concern
Black-headed Antthrush
Formicarius nigricapillus
Least Concern
Cryptic Antthrush
Chamaeza meruloides
Least Concern
Mayan Antthrush
Formicarius moniliger
Least Concern
Rufous-breasted Antthrush
Formicarius rufipectus
Least Concern
Rufous-capped Antthrush
Formicarius colma
Least Concern
Rufous-fronted Antthrush
Formicarius rufifrons
Least Concern
Rufous-tailed Antthrush
Chamaeza ruficauda
Least Concern