Black-bellied Antwren
Formicivora melanogasterPelzeln, A, 1868
English (US) Black-bellied Antwren
The Black-bellied Antwren (Formicivora melanogaster) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Thamnophilidae (Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos) in the order Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Formicivora melanogaster
- Order
- Passeriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Black-bellied Antwren
- Described by
- Pelzeln, A, 1868
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Formicivora melanogaster melanogaster
- Formicivora melanogaster bahiae
Taxonomic history
- Described by
- Pelzeln, A, 1868
- Type locality
- City of Goiaz, Brazil.
- Original description
- Zur Ornithologie Brasiliens. Resultate von Johann Natterers Reisen in den Jahren 1817 bis 1835 Abth.2 p.83,154
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
Other species of the family Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos
Leaden Antwren
Myrmotherula assimilis
Narrow-billed Antwren
Formicivora iheringi
Black-hooded Antwren
Formicivora erythronotos
Northern White-fringed Antwren
Formicivora intermedia
Southern White-fringed Antwren
Formicivora grisea
Serra Antwren
Formicivora serrana
Rusty-backed Antwren
Formicivora rufa
Sincora Antwren
Formicivora grantsaui
Marsh Antwren
Formicivora acutirostris
Rufous-bellied Antwren
Isleria guttata
Plain-throated Antwren
Isleria hauxwelli
Speckled Antshrike
Xenornis setifrons
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