Rufous-throated Antbird

Gymnopithys rufigula

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernInvertebratesForestCavity nestSmall · 29 g

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The rufous-throated antbird is 11.5 to 14 cm (4.5 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 26 to 32 g (0.92 to 1.1 oz). Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a brownish black forehead and lores, an olive-brown crown and nape, and bare blue skin around the eye. Their back and rump are olive-brown with a hidden white patch between the scapulars. Their wings and tail are dark yellow-brown. Their cheeks and upper throat are rufous-chestnut, their lower throat and upper breast cinnamon, and their sides, flanks, and belly olive-brown. Voice: The rufous-throated antbird has a large vocal repertoire, most of which are calls. Its primary song is loud, "a high, whinnylike of notes that quickly rise and fall, we-whe-whee-HE-He-he'hu'we'we.

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When to see the Rufous-throated Antbird

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Where to see the Rufous-throated Antbird

Regular range

The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Rufous-throated Antbird

The rufous-throated antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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