Ancient Antwren
Herpsilochmus gentryi
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.6 cm
Weight
10.6 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ancient Antwren is a small insectivore of the Thamnophilidae family with a 9.6 cm wingspan, weighing 10.6 grams. It inhabits the canopy of humid tropical forests in South America. It forages actively among leaves and branches for small arthropods.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm | 3.8 in |
| Weight | 10.6 g | 0.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Herpsilochmus |
| Species | Herpsilochmus gentryi |
Distribution
Ancient Antwren has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ancient Antwren endangered?
The Ancient Antwren has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ancient Antwren?
The Ancient Antwren has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 10.6 g.
What order and family does the Ancient Antwren belong to?
The Ancient Antwren (Herpsilochmus gentryi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Alagoas Antwren
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Critically Endangered
Allpahuayo Antbird
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Vulnerable
Amazonian Antshrike
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Least Concern
Amazonian Streaked Antwren
Myrmotherula multostriata
Least Concern
Aripuana Antwren
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Least Concern
Ash-breasted Antbird
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Least Concern
Ash-throated Antwren
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Vulnerable