Dot-winged antwren

Microrhopias quixensis

The dot-winged antwren (Microrhopias quixensis) or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Family: Thamnophilidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Dot-winged antwren

About the Dot-winged antwren

The dot-winged antwren (Microrhopias quixensis) or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.

Fun Facts About Dot-winged antwren

  • The dot-winged antwren (Microrhopias quixensis) or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
  • It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.

Conservation Status

The Dot-winged antwren is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyThamnophilidae
GenusMicrorhopias
SpeciesMicrorhopias quixensis

Range & Habitat

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Related Species

Other species in the Thamnophilidae family: