Rufous-backed Antvireo
Dysithamnus xanthopterus
The Rufous-backed Antvireo (Dysithamnus xanthopterus) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found only in Brazil, weighing about 16 g. The rufous-backed antvireo is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Rufous-backed Antvireo
The rufous-backed antvireo is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
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How to identify it
The rufous-backed antvireo is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long. Adult males have a gray forehead, crown, nape, and upper back; their forehead, upper sides of the face, and lores have white spots. Their rest of their upperparts, wings, and tail are rufous. The center of their throat is white. Most of their underparts are pale gray (that is almost white on the belly) and their flanks are ochraceous. Adult females have a rufous crown and the spots on their face are pale buff. Most of their underparts are also pale buff, with pale olivaceous sides and flanks. Voice: The rufous-backed antwren's song is a "very high, rapid series of a descending, shivering, whistled rattle". It calls include "a short, low-pitched muffled note...sounding like 'quock' " and "a short, harsh bark".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rufous-backed Antvireo can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-backed Antvireo?
- The rufous-backed antvireo is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-backed Antvireo?
- The Rufous-backed Antvireo is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-backed Antvireo?
- The Rufous-backed Antvireo is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-backed Antvireo?
- The Rufous-backed Antvireo is most easily confused with the Bicolored Antvireo, the White-streaked Antvireo and the Plumbeous Antvireo.
- Is the Rufous-backed Antvireo endangered?
- The Rufous-backed Antvireo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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