Herpsilochmus
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Herpsilochmus is a genus
of birds in the antbird
family (Thamnophilidae). They are found in forest, woodland and shrub in South America
, although a single species (H. rufimarginatus) also occurs in Panama
. All are relatively small antbird
s that are sexually dichromatic. In most (but not all) species males are essentially light grey with a black crown and black-and-white wings, while females are more buff
or rufous
with black-and-white crown.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of birds in the antbird
Antbird
The antbirds are a large family, Thamnophilidae, of passerine birds found across subtropical and tropical Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. There are more than 200 species, known variously as antshrikes, antwrens, antvireos, fire-eyes, bare-eyes and bushbirds...
family (Thamnophilidae). They are found in forest, woodland and shrub in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, although a single species (H. rufimarginatus) also occurs in Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. All are relatively small antbird
Antbird
The antbirds are a large family, Thamnophilidae, of passerine birds found across subtropical and tropical Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. There are more than 200 species, known variously as antshrikes, antwrens, antvireos, fire-eyes, bare-eyes and bushbirds...
s that are sexually dichromatic. In most (but not all) species males are essentially light grey with a black crown and black-and-white wings, while females are more buff
Buff (colour)
Buff is a pale yellow-brown colour that got its name from the colour of buff leather.Displayed on the right is the colour buff.EtymologyAccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, buff as a descriptor of a colour was first used in the London Gazette of 1686, describing a uniform to be "A Red Coat...
or rufous
Rufous
Rufous is a colour that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidised iron.The first recorded use of rufous as a colour name in English was in the year 1782....
with black-and-white crown.
Species
- Ash-throated AntwrenAsh-throated AntwrenThe Ash-throated Antwren is a bird in the Antbird family, described as new to science in 1986.The first specimens were collected in northern Peru in 1983....
, Herpsilochmus parkeri - Creamy-bellied AntwrenCreamy-bellied AntwrenThe Creamy-bellied Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is endemic to Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
, Herpsilochmus motacilloides - Black-capped AntwrenBlack-capped AntwrenThe Black-capped Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay....
, Herpsilochmus atricapillus - Caatinga AntwrenCaatinga AntwrenThe Caatinga Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Herpsilochmus sellowi - Bahia AntwrenBahia AntwrenThe Bahia Antwren or Pileated Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is endemic to Brazil....
or Pileated Antwren, Herpsilochmus pileatus - Spot-tailed AntwrenSpot-tailed AntwrenThe Spot-tailed Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
, Herpsilochmus sticturus - Dugand's AntwrenDugand's AntwrenThe Dugand's Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Herpsilochmus dugandi - Todd's AntwrenTodd's AntwrenThe Todd's Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
, Herpsilochmus stictocephalus - Ancient AntwrenAncient AntwrenThe Ancient Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Ecuador and Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Herpsilochmus gentryi - Spot-backed AntwrenSpot-backed AntwrenThe Spot-backed Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus - Roraiman AntwrenRoraiman AntwrenThe Roraiman Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It was first described by Hellmayr in 1903 with the type locality of Mount Roraima ....
, Herpsilochmus roraimae - Pectoral AntwrenPectoral AntwrenThe Pectoral Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is endemic to north east Brazil....
, Herpsilochmus pectoralis - Large-billed AntwrenLarge-billed AntwrenThe Large-billed Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Herpsilochmus longirostris - Yellow-breasted AntwrenYellow-breasted AntwrenThe Yellow-breasted Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
, Herpsilochmus axillaris - Rufous-winged AntwrenRufous-winged AntwrenThe Rufous-winged Antwren is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family.It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
, Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus