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Rufous-tailed Antthrush
Chamaeza ruficauda
Rufous-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza ruficauda) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Rufous-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza ruficauda) is a member of the Formicariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 71.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Formicariidae Antthrushes
- Genus Chamaeza
- Species ruficauda
Quick facts
- Weight
- 71.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Formicariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza ruficauda) belongs to the Formicariidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil and ne Argentina.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 71.2 g, with a wing length of about 8.8 cm and a tail of around 7.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 371,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-tailed Antthrush?
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 71.2 g.
Where does the Rufous-tailed Antthrush live?
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil and ne Argentina, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rufous-tailed Antthrush belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza ruficauda) belongs to the Formicariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-tailed Antthrush eat?
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous-tailed Antthrush migrate?
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-tailed Antthrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Rufous-tailed Antthrush make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-tailed Antthrush — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Rufous-tailed Antthrush's range?
The Rufous-tailed Antthrush has a mapped global range of about 371,000 km².
Conservation
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