Long-winged Antwren
Myrmotherula longipennis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusMyrmotherula (Typical Antwrens)
- SpeciesMyrmotherula longipennis (Long-winged Antwren)
About the Long-winged Antwren
The long-winged antwren (Myrmotherula longipennis) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
The long-winged antwren was described by the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln in 1868 and given its current binomial name Myrmotherula longipennis. The long-winged antwren has these six subspecies: M. l. longipennis Pelzeln, 1868
M. l. zimmeri Chapman, 1925 M. l. garbei Ihering, HFA, 1905 M. l. transitiva Hellmayr, 1929 M. l. ochrogyna Todd, 1927 M. l. paraensis (Todd, 1920) Some authors have suggested that some subspecies deserve to be treated as separate species, and M. l. garbei was so treated by one early 20th century author. The long-winged antwren and the band-tailed antwren (M. urosticta) form a superspecies.
The long-winged antwren is 9 to 10.5 cm (3.5 to 4.1 in) long and weighs 8 to 10 g (0.28 to 0.35 oz). It is a smallish bird with a short tail. Adult males of the nominate subspecies M. l. longipennis have dark gray upperparts with a hidden white patch between the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Long-winged Antwren in Yasuní 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 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 6 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 9 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Long-winged Antwren in Yasuní National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Long-winged Antwren sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 48 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Long-winged Antwren in Yasuní National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Long-winged Antwren in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.