Black-chinned Antbird
Hypocnemoides melanopogon
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hypocnemoides-melanopogon"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-chinned Antbird (Hypocnemoides melanopogon) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.5 cm and a weight of 14.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
The Black-chinned Antbird is a small antbird of Amazonian forests in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru, typically found in flooded forests and forest edges near rivers and streams. Males are dark grey with a black chin and throat, while females have a white throat with black spots. It feeds on insects, often following army ant swarms, and frequently cocks its tail while foraging.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 12,5 cm | 4.9 in |
| Poids | 14,733333333333334 g | 0.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PN.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Hypocnemoides |
| Espèces | Hypocnemoides melanopogon |
Distribution
Black-chinned Antbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family