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Sooty Antbird

Myrmeciza fortis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ススイロアリドリ
Chinese 乌蚁鸟
Spanish Hormiguero Tiznado
French Alapi fuligineux
German Schwarzgrauer Ameisenvogel
Portuguese formigueiro-de-taoca
Russian Тёмная славковая муравьянка

Similar Species in Myrmeciza

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Black-throated Antbird
Myrmeciza atrothorax
Least Concern
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Chestnut-backed Antbird
Myrmeciza exsul
Least Concern
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Dull-mantled Antbird
Myrmeciza laemosticta
Least Concern
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Esmeraldas Antbird
Myrmeciza nigricauda
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Myrmeciza — 16 Species

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Black-throated Antbird
Myrmeciza atrothorax
LC 🐾
Chestnut-backed Antbird
Myrmeciza exsul
LC 🐾
Dull-mantled Antbird
Myrmeciza laemosticta
LC 🐾
Esmeraldas Antbird
Myrmeciza nigricauda
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Antbird
Myrmeciza griseiceps
EN 🐾
Immaculate Antbird
Myrmeciza immaculata
LC 🐾
Magdalena Antbird
Myrmeciza palliata
NT 🐾
Plumbeous Antbird
Myrmeciza hyperythra
LC
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Sooty Antbird
Myrmeciza fortis
LC
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Southern chestnut-tailed antbird
Myrmeciza hemimelaena
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 🐾
Zimmer's Antbird
Myrmeciza castanea
LC
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