Bare-eyed Antbird
Rhegmatorhina gymnops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhegmatorhina-gymnops"></birdfyi-bird>The Bare-eyed Antbird (Rhegmatorhina gymnops) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.3 cm and a weight of 28.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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The Bare-eyed Antbird is a Vulnerable antbird of the family Thamnophilidae restricted to humid forests in the eastern Amazon basin of Brazil. Weighing about 28.5g with a wingspan of 15.3cm, it has distinctive bare periorbital skin around the eyes. It is an obligate army ant follower, depending on ant swarms to flush prey from the forest floor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.3 cm | 6.0 in |
| Weight | 28.5 g | 1.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Rhegmatorhina |
| Species | Rhegmatorhina gymnops |
Distribution
Bare-eyed Antbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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