Bicolored Antvireo
Dysithamnus occidentalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dysithamnus-occidentalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Bicolored Antvireo (Dysithamnus occidentalis) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.8 cm and a weight of 25 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Bicolored Antvireo is a near-threatened small antbird restricted to foothill and lower montane forests of northwestern Ecuador and the southwest slope of Colombia. Males are grey and white and females are brown with buffy streaking. It forages in pairs in the forest midstory for insects gleaned from leaves and branches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 25.0 g | 0.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Dysithamnus |
| Species | Dysithamnus occidentalis |
Distribution
Bicolored Antvireo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family