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Pectoral Antwren
Herpsilochmus pectoralis
Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) is a member of the Thamnophilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 11.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thamnophilidae Antbirds
- Genus Herpsilochmus
- Species pectoralis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Thamnophilidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pectoral Antwren is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Pectoral Antwren is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA e Brazil.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.1 g, with a wing length of about 5.4 cm and a tail of around 4.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 222,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pectoral Antwren?
The Pectoral Antwren is a very small bird that weighs around 11.1 g.
Where does the Pectoral Antwren live?
The Pectoral Antwren is found across South America with a range covering SA e Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pectoral Antwren belong to?
The Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pectoral Antwren eat?
The Pectoral Antwren is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Pectoral Antwren migrate?
The Pectoral Antwren is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Pectoral Antwren endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Pectoral Antwren make?
1 real field recording of the Pectoral Antwren — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Pectoral Antwren's range?
The Pectoral Antwren has a mapped global range of about 222,000 km².
Conservation
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