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Roraiman Antbird
Schistocichla saturata
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusSchistocichla
- SpeciesSchistocichla saturata (Roraiman Antbird)
About the Roraiman Antbird
The Roraiman antbird (Myrmelastes saturatus) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. The Roraiman antbird has a complicated taxonomic history. It was previously considered as a subspecies of the spot-winged antbird (now M. leucostigma), which at times had been placed in genera Percnostola and Schistocichla. A 2007 study of the vocal characteristics of the then many subspecies of the spot-winged found significant differences between the taxa. Based on this evidence the Roraiman antbird was promoted to species status and given its English name. A 2013 study finalized its move to genus Myrmelastes.
The Roraiman antbird has two subspecies, the nominate M. s. saturatus (Salvin, 1885) and M. s. obscurus (Zimmer, JT & Phelps, WH, 1946). The Roraiman antbird is 14 to 16 cm (5.5 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 24 to 31.7 g (0.85 to 1.1 oz). Males of the nominate subspecies are mostly blackish slate, with wide white tips on their wing coverts. Females have a dark gray crown and dark cinnamon-brown upperparts. Their wings and tail are blackish... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Roraiman Antbird in Canaima National Park
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Cercomacra cinerascens
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White-flanked Antwren
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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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Roraiman Antbird in Canaima National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Roraiman Antbird sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Roraiman Antbird in Canaima National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Roraiman Antbird in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.