Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat
Epinecrophylla erythrura
The Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat (Epinecrophylla erythrura) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 4 countries, weighing about 11 g. The rufous-tailed stipplethroat, formerly called the rufous-tailed antwren, is a species of insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat
The rufous-tailed stipplethroat, formerly called the rufous-tailed antwren, is a species of insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The rufous-tailed stipplethroat is 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 9.5 to 12.5 g (0.34 to 0.44 oz). Males are the only members of the genus lacking a contrasting throat. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a mostly gray face and a whitish throat with some black streaks. Their crown, neck, and upper back are olive-brown; their lower back, rump, and tail are rufous-chestnut. Their wings are brown; their wing coverts are blackish brown with pale buff or white tips. Their breast is gray and their belly and undertail coverts light olive-brown to buff-brown. Voice: The rufous-tailed stipplethroat's song has been described as an "unmusical, extr. high, slightly descending 'seep-seep-seep-' " and as "a high-pitched 'swee, swee-swi-swi-seeseeseesr' ". Its call is "a short, high pitched, upslurred note, also a rattle".
What the Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see it
The Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat?
- The rufous-tailed stipplethroat is 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 9.5 to 12.5 g (0.34 to 0.44 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat?
- The Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat?
- The Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat occurs in 4 countries, including Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
- What does a Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat?
- The Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat is most easily confused with the Foothill Stipplethroat, the Brown-bellied Stipplethroat and the Rufous-backed Stipplethroat.
- Is the Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat endangered?
- The Rufous-tailed Stipplethroat is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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