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Plain-winged Antwren
Myrmotherula behni
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusMyrmotherula (Typical Antwrens)
- SpeciesMyrmotherula behni (Plain-winged Antwren)
About the Plain-winged Antwren
The plain-winged antwren (Myrmotherula behni) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela, and possibly Suriname.
The plain-winged antwren has these four subspecies: M. b. behni Berlepsch & Leverkühn, 1890 M. b. yavii Zimmer, JT & Phelps, WH, 1948 M. b. inornata Sclater, PL, 1890 M. b. camanii Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1952 The plain-winged antwren, the Alagoas antwren (M. snowi), the unicolored antwren (M. unicolor), and the Yungas antwren (M. grisea) appear to form a monophyletic group with similar vocalizations and habitat requirements.
The plain-winged antwren's specific epithet honors Wilhelm Friedrich Georg Behn. The plain-winged antwren is 9 to 9.5 cm (3.5 to 3.7 in) long; one female weighed 7.9 g (0.28 oz). It is a smallish bird with a short tail. Adult males of the nominate subspecies M. b. behni are almost entirely gray, with lighter underparts than upperparts. Their chin and the center of their throat and upper breast are black. Adult females have olivaceous brown upperparts with a grayish tinge on the crown... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-winged Antwren in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-winged Antwren in Canaima National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-winged Antwren sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-winged Antwren in Canaima National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Plain-winged Antwren in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.