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Banded Antbird
Dichrozona cincta
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.9 cm
Weight
15.333333333333334 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Banded Antbird is a small antbird found in the understory of lowland Amazonian forests, belonging to the family Thamnophilidae. Weighing about 15.3g with a wingspan of 11.9cm, it has distinctive pale banding on its wings and tail. It forages on or near the ground for insects, often in the vicinity of army ant swarms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Weight | 15.333333333333334 g | 0.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Dichrozona |
| Species | Dichrozona cincta |
Distribution
Banded Antbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Banded Antbird endangered?
The Banded Antbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Antbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Banded Antbird?
The Banded Antbird has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 15.333333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Banded Antbird belong to?
The Banded Antbird (Dichrozona cincta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family
Acre Antshrike
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Least Concern
Alagoas Antwren
Myrmotherula snowi
Critically Endangered
Allpahuayo Antbird
Percnostola arenarum
Vulnerable
Amazonian Antshrike
Thamnophilus amazonicus
Least Concern
Amazonian Streaked Antwren
Myrmotherula multostriata
Least Concern
Ancient Antwren
Herpsilochmus gentryi
Least Concern
Aripuana Antwren
Herpsilochmus stotzi
Least Concern
Ash-breasted Antbird
Myrmoborus lugubris
Least Concern