Ash-throated Gnateater
Conopophaga peruviana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyConopophagidae (Gnateaters)
- GenusConopophaga (Gnateaters)
- SpeciesConopophaga peruviana (Ash-throated Gnateater)
About the Ash-throated Gnateater
The ash-throated gnateater (Conopophaga peruviana) is a species of bird in the family Conopophagidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. The placement of ash-throated gnateater in a linear sequence remains unsettled. The Clements taxonomy places it between chestnut-belted gnateater (Conopophaga aurita) and Ceara gnateater (C. cearae), while the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) places it between hooded gnateater (C. roberti) and Ceara gnateater, with chestnut-belted gnateater preceding hooded. It is monotypic.
The ash-throated gnateater is 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) long and weighs 22 to 26 g (0.78 to 0.92 oz). The male's face, back, and breast are gray, with the back being darker and having a brownish wash. The crown is brownish, the throat white, and there is a white tuft behind the eye. The lower belly is brown. The female's face and breast are rufous and the upper parts are brown.
The ash-throated gnateater is found in the upper Amazon Basin in eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, far western Brazil, and slightly into Bolivia's La Paz Department. It primarily inhabits the open understory... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ash-throated Gnateater in Manu 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ash-throated Gnateater in Manu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ash-throated Gnateater sighting in Manu National Park, based on 60 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ash-throated Gnateater in Manu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Ash-throated Gnateater in Manu National Park in our monthly data.