Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos
Pectoral Antwren
Herpsilochmus pectoralis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos (Thamnophilidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Locally in northeastern Brazil (Maranhão, Rio Grande do Norte, and Bahia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pectoral antwren
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
