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Bahia Antwren
Herpsilochmus pileatus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
9.8 cm
Weight
8.9 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bahia Antwren is a Near Threatened antbird endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Bahia state, Brazil, weighing about 8.9g with a wingspan of 9.8cm. It inhabits the canopy and sub-canopy of humid forest and forest edge, foraging for insects in mixed-species flocks. Deforestation of the Atlantic Forest has greatly reduced its habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 8.9 g | 0.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Herpsilochmus |
| Species | Herpsilochmus pileatus |
Distribution
Bahia Antwren has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bahia Antwren endangered?
The Bahia Antwren has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Bahia Antwren?
The Bahia Antwren has a wingspan of 9.8 cm, weight of 8.9 g.
What order and family does the Bahia Antwren belong to?
The Bahia Antwren (Herpsilochmus pileatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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