Humaita Antbird
Schistocichla humaythae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusSchistocichla
- SpeciesSchistocichla humaythae (Humaita Antbird)
About the Humaita Antbird
The Humaita antbird (Myrmelastes humaythae) is a species of passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. The Humaita antbird has a complicated taxonomic history. It was described by Carl Eduard Hellmayr as Sclateria schistacea humaythae, a subspecies of the slate-colored antbird (now M. schistaceus). Later authors placed it as a subspecies of the spot-winged antbird (now M. leucostigma), which was successively 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 Humaita antbird was promoted to species status and given its English name. A 2013 study finalized its move to genus Myrmelastes.
The Humaita antbird is monotypic. The Humaita antbird is 14 to 16 cm (5.5 to 6.3 in) long. Males have medium gray upperparts with an olive-brown tinge. Their wings and tail are blackish gray with wide white tips on the wing coverts. Their throat and underparts are paler gray. Females have a brown crown and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Humaita Antbird in Tambopata National Reserve
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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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Humaita Antbird in Tambopata National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Humaita Antbird sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Humaita Antbird in Tambopata National Reserve?
July has the highest sighting rate for Humaita Antbird in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.