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Zimmer's Antbird

Myrmeciza castanea

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 castanea (Zimmer's Antbird)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 北方栗尾蚁鸟
Spanish Hormiguero de Zimmer
French Alapi de Zimmer
German Nördlicher Rotschwanz-Ameisenvogel

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 Zimmer's Antbird?
The scientific name of Zimmer's Antbird is Myrmeciza castanea. It belongs to the genus Myrmeciza.
What is the conservation status of Zimmer's Antbird?
Zimmer's Antbird (Myrmeciza castanea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zimmer's Antbird live?
Zimmer's Antbird is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Zimmer's Antbird belong to?
Zimmer's Antbird (Myrmeciza castanea) belongs to the genus Myrmeciza, which is part of the taxonomic family Thamnophilidae.
Is Zimmer's Antbird endangered?
No, Zimmer's Antbird (Myrmeciza castanea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Zimmer's Antbird belong to?
Zimmer's Antbird (Myrmeciza castanea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Zimmer's Antbird?
The closest relatives of Zimmer's 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 🐾
White-shouldered Antbird
Myrmeciza melanoceps
LC 🐾
Yapacana Antbird
Myrmeciza disjuncta
LC 🐾
Zeledon's Antbird
Myrmeciza zeledoni
NT
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Zimmer's Antbird
Myrmeciza castanea
LC
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Chestnut-backed Antbird
Myrmeciza exsul
LC 🐾
Esmeraldas Antbird
Myrmeciza nigricauda
LC 🐾
Dull-mantled Antbird
Myrmeciza laemosticta
LC
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