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Black-and-white Antbird
Myrmochanes hemileucus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.7 cm
Weight
12.5 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-and-white Antbird is a strikingly patterned antbird found in river-edge scrub, bamboo, and forest borders along major Amazonian rivers. Males are boldly patterned in black and white. It skulks in dense riverine vegetation and often follows mixed antbird flocks, feeding on insects flushed from the vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Myrmochanes |
| Species | Myrmochanes hemileucus |
Distribution
Black-and-white Antbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-and-white Antbird endangered?
The Black-and-white Antbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-and-white Antbird?
The Black-and-white Antbird has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Antbird belong to?
The Black-and-white Antbird (Myrmochanes hemileucus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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