Band-tailed Antwren

Myrmotherula urosticta

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Thamnophilidae

About

The band-tailed antwren is a Vulnerable species of insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.

Fun Fact

The band-tailed antwren and the long-winged antwren (M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey mostly by gleaning live leaves, and also takes prey from clusters of dead leaves, vine tangles, and along branches by gleaning, reaching, lunging, and with short sallies from a perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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