Caatinga Antwren
Herpsilochmus sellowi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusHerpsilochmus (Herpsilochmus Antwrens)
- SpeciesHerpsilochmus sellowi (Caatinga Antwren)
About the Caatinga Antwren
The Caatinga antwren (Radinopsyche sellowi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil. What is now the Caatinga antwren was originally described as Herpsilochmus sellowi after decades of being treated as part of the Bahia antwren (H. pileatus) complex. A study published in 2000 resulted in its recognition as a separate species. A 2021 phylogenetic analysis determined that the species did not belong in Herpsilochmus and the authors coined the new genus Radinopsyche for it. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society, the International Ornithological Committee, and the Clements taxonomy soon adopted the new genus. However, as of December 2023 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains the species in Herpsilochmus.
The Caatinga antwren's English name derives from its principal habitat. Its specific epithet honors Friedrich Sellow for his "important collections of natural history specimens from eastern Brazil, which numbered approximately 5,457 birds" and numerous mammals, invertebrates, plants, and geological materials... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Caatinga Antwren in Chapada Diamantina 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 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Caatinga Antwren in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Caatinga Antwren sighting in Chapada Diamantina National Park, based on 98 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Caatinga Antwren in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Caatinga Antwren in Chapada Diamantina National Park in our monthly data.