Dot-winged Antwren
Microrhopias quixensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusMicrorhopias
- SpeciesMicrorhopias quixensis (Dot-winged Antwren)
About the Dot-winged Antwren
The dot-winged antwren (Microrhopias quixensis) or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
The dot-winged antwren is the only member of genus Microrhopias, which was erected by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1862. It has these 10 subspecies: M. q. boucardi (Sclater, PL, 1858) M. q. virgatus (Lawrence, 1863)
M. q. consobrina (Sclater, PL, 1860) M. q. quixensis (Cornalia, 1849) M. q. intercedens Zimmer, JT, 1932 M. q. nigriventris Carriker, 1930 M. q. albicauda Carriker, 1932 M. q. microstictus (Berlepsch, 1908) M. q. bicolor (Pelzeln, 1868)
M. q. emiliae Chapman, 1921 Several authors have suggested that some of the subspecies deserve recognition as species due to differences in plumage, voice, and habitat associations. The Clements taxonomy groups M. q. boucardi, M. q. virgatus, and M. q. consobrina as "Boucard's" dot-winged antwren. It also groups M. q. intercedens and M. q. albicauda as the "white-tailed" dot-winged antwren... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dot-winged Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama)
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dot-winged Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dot-winged Antwren sighting in La Amistad International Park (Panama), based on 672 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dot-winged Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?
November has the highest sighting rate for Dot-winged Antwren in La Amistad International Park (Panama) in our monthly data.