White-eyed Antwren
Epinecrophylla leucophthalma
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusEpinecrophylla (Stipplethroats)
- SpeciesEpinecrophylla leucophthalma (White-eyed Antwren)
About the White-eyed Antwren
The white-eyed stipplethroat, previously called white-eyed antwren (Epinecrophylla leucophthalma), is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. The white-eyed stipplethroat was described by the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln in 1868 and given the binomial name Formicivora leucophthalma. It was later placed in genus Myrmotherula and still later, based on genetic and vocal studies, it and seven other members of the genus were moved to genus Epinecrophylla. All were eventually named "stipplethroats" to highlight a common feature and to set them apart from Myrmotherula antwrens.
The white-eyed stipplethroat has these four subspecies: E. l. dissita (Bond, 1950) E. l. leucophthalma (Pelzeln, 1868) E. l. phaeonota (Todd, 1927) E. l. sordida (Todd, 1927) Subspecies E. l. dissita E. l. phaeonota and E. l. sordida were originally placed in genus Myrmotherula, and E. l. phaeonota was originally described as a subspecies of the rufous-backed stipplethroat (then Myrmotherula haematonota).
The white-eyed stipplethroat is 9.5 to 11 cm (3.7 to 4.3 in) long and weighs 8 to 10.5 g (0.28 to 0.37... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-eyed Antwren in Manu National Park
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Ornate Antwren
Epinecrophylla ornata
Foothill Antwren
Epinecrophylla spodionota
Plain-winged Antshrike
Thamnophilus schistaceus
White-browed Antbird
Myrmoborus leucophrys
White-lined Antbird
Percnostola lophotes
Chestnut-tailed Antbird
Myrmeciza hemimelaena
Yellow-breasted Warbling-Antbird
Hypocnemis subflava
Great Antshrike
Taraba major
Bluish-slate Antshrike
Thamnomanes schistogynus
Pygmy Antwren
Myrmotherula brachyura
Black-throated Antbird
Myrmeciza atrothorax
Stripe-chested Antwren
Myrmotherula longicauda
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-eyed Antwren in Manu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-eyed Antwren sighting in Manu National Park, based on 96 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-eyed Antwren in Manu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for White-eyed Antwren in Manu National Park in our monthly data.