How big is a Rufous-fronted Antthrush?

The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is a small sized bird weighing about 56 g.

Where can you see a Rufous-fronted Antthrush?

The Rufous-fronted Antthrush occurs in 3 countries, including Peru.

What birds look similar to a Rufous-fronted Antthrush?

The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is most easily confused with the Black-headed Antthrush, the Rufous-capped Antthrush and the Rufous-breasted Antthrush.

Is the Rufous-fronted Antthrush endangered?

The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Rufous-fronted Antthrush

Formicarius rufifrons

Antthrushes · Passeriformes · Rare

The Rufous-fronted Antthrush (Formicarius rufifrons) is a rare antthrush found in 3 countries, weighing about 56 g. The rufous-fronted antthrush is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae.

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About the Rufous-fronted Antthrush

The rufous-fronted antthrush is a species of bird in the family Formicariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

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How to identify it

The rufous-fronted antthrush is about 18 cm (7.1 in) long; one male weighed 54 g (1.9 oz) and one female 57 g (2.0 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a bright orange rufous forehead ("front") that extends to their bill and their eye. Their rear crown and upper back are olive brown, their lower back medium brown, and their rump and uppertail coverts rufescent brown. Their face and throat are sooty gray that extends down to their breast. Their flight feathers and upperwing coverts are medium brown with pale cinnamon edges. Voice: The rufous-fronted antthrush's song is "a series of piping notes; pitch of song rises in middle before falling to slightly below the original pitch: hu-hu-hu-HWEE-HWEE-WHEE-hew-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu". Its call is "a loud, ringing TCHEW!".

Where it lives

Peru

Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil, Bolivia.

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, 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-fronted Antthrush?: The rufous-fronted antthrush is about 18 cm (7.1 in) long; one male weighed 54 g (1.9 oz) and one female 57 g (2.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Rufous-fronted Antthrush?: The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is a small sized bird weighing about 56 g.
Where can you see a Rufous-fronted Antthrush?: The Rufous-fronted Antthrush occurs in 3 countries, including Peru.
What birds look similar to a Rufous-fronted Antthrush?: The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is most easily confused with the Black-headed Antthrush, the Rufous-capped Antthrush and the Rufous-breasted Antthrush.
Is the Rufous-fronted Antthrush endangered?: The Rufous-fronted Antthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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