Stripe-backed Antbird

The Stripe-backed Antbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Stripe-backed Antbird (Myrmorchilus strigilatus) is a species of bird in the Thamnophilidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Myrmorchilus. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Myrmorchilus strigilatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

Stripe-backed Antbirds and Hangnest Tody-Tyrants in the area. The rocky plateaus festooned in flowering cacti provided us with the spectacular sight of Ruby Topaz and Sapphire-spangled Emeralds only a few feet from us as we watched them buzzing around us. We eventually located a couple of Pygmy Nightjars after finding a few Little Nightjars, much to the relief of everyone as we started to sweat in the midday sun before leaving for the Chapada Diamantina. More

Stripe-backed Antbird Male song, one female song at the end. More