Stub-tailed Antbird
Sipia berlepschi
The Stub-tailed Antbird (Sipia berlepschi) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 2 countries, weighing about 26 g. The stub-tailed antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Stub-tailed Antbird
The stub-tailed antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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How to identify it
The stub-tailed antbird is 13.5 to 14.5 cm (5.3 to 5.7 in) long. Adult males are almost entirely black, with a white patch between their scapulars. Adult females are also mostly black, with white dots on the tips on their wing coverts and white spots on their throat, breast, and upper belly. Those on the belly sometimes have a scaly pattern. Both sexes have a deep red iris. Voice: The stub-tailed antbird's song is "a series of downslurred notes that first drop and then rise in pitch, e.g., 'chi-chu-chu-chu-chew-chéw-chéw-chéw' ". Its calls include "a sharp 'chit' and a 'ch-dit' ".
What the Stub-tailed Antbird sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Stub-tailed Antbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Stub-tailed Antbird?
- The stub-tailed antbird is 13.5 to 14.5 cm (5.3 to 5.7 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Stub-tailed Antbird?
- The Stub-tailed Antbird is a small sized bird weighing about 26 g.
- Where can you see a Stub-tailed Antbird?
- The Stub-tailed Antbird occurs in 2 countries, including Colombia and Ecuador.
- What does a Stub-tailed Antbird sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Stub-tailed Antbird on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Stub-tailed Antbird?
- The Stub-tailed Antbird is most easily confused with the Magdalena Antbird, the Esmeraldas Antbird and the Dull-mantled Antbird.
- Is the Stub-tailed Antbird endangered?
- The Stub-tailed Antbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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