Black-and-white Antbird
Myrmochanes hemileucus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="myrmochanes-hemileucus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-white Antbird (Myrmochanes hemileucus) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.7 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family