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White-shouldered Antbird

Myrmeciza melanoceps

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Passeriformes (جواثم)
Family
Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmeciza
Species
Myrmeciza melanoceps (White-shouldered Antbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カタジロアリドリ
Chinese 白肩蚁鸟
Spanish Hormiguero Hombriblanco
French Alapi à épaules blanches
German Weißschulter-Ameisenvogel
Portuguese formigueiro-grande
Russian Белоплечая славковая муравьянка

Similar Species in Myrmeciza

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Black-throated Antbird
Myrmeciza atrothorax
Least Concern
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Gray-headed Antbird
Myrmeciza griseiceps
Endangered
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Immaculate Antbird
Myrmeciza immaculata
Least Concern
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Magdalena Antbird
Myrmeciza palliata
Near Threatened
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Plumbeous Antbird
Myrmeciza hyperythra
Least Concern
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Southern chestnut-tailed antbird
Myrmeciza hemimelaena
Least Concern
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Sooty Antbird
Myrmeciza fortis
Least Concern
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Stub-tailed Antbird
Myrmeciza berlepschi
Least Concern
View all species in Myrmeciza →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-shouldered Antbird?
The scientific name of White-shouldered Antbird is Myrmeciza melanoceps. It belongs to the genus Myrmeciza.
What is the conservation status of White-shouldered Antbird?
White-shouldered Antbird (Myrmeciza melanoceps) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-shouldered Antbird live?
White-shouldered Antbird is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does White-shouldered Antbird belong to?
White-shouldered Antbird (Myrmeciza melanoceps) belongs to the genus Myrmeciza, which is part of the taxonomic family Thamnophilidae.
Is White-shouldered Antbird endangered?
No, White-shouldered Antbird (Myrmeciza melanoceps) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White-shouldered Antbird belong to?
White-shouldered Antbird (Myrmeciza melanoceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of White-shouldered Antbird?
The closest relatives of White-shouldered Antbird in the genus Myrmeciza include Black-throated Antbird, Gray-headed Antbird, Immaculate Antbird, Magdalena Antbird, Plumbeous Antbird.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Myrmeciza — 16 Species

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Black-throated Antbird
Myrmeciza atrothorax
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Antbird
Myrmeciza griseiceps
EN 🐾
Immaculate Antbird
Myrmeciza immaculata
LC 🐾
Magdalena Antbird
Myrmeciza palliata
NT 🐾
Plumbeous Antbird
Myrmeciza hyperythra
LC 🐾
Southern chestnut-tailed antbird
Myrmeciza hemimelaena
LC 🐾
Sooty Antbird
Myrmeciza fortis
LC 🐾
Stub-tailed Antbird
Myrmeciza berlepschi
LC 🐾
White-bellied Antbird
Myrmeciza longipes
LC
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White-shouldered Antbird
Myrmeciza melanoceps
LC
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Yapacana Antbird
Myrmeciza disjuncta
LC 🐾
Zeledon's Antbird
Myrmeciza zeledoni
NT 🐾
Zimmer's Antbird
Myrmeciza castanea
LC 🐾
Chestnut-backed Antbird
Myrmeciza exsul
LC 🐾
Esmeraldas Antbird
Myrmeciza nigricauda
LC 🐾
Dull-mantled Antbird
Myrmeciza laemosticta
LC
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