Ash-breasted Antbird
Myrmoborus lugubris
The ash-breasted antbird is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmoborus
Ash-breasted Antbird belongs to the family Thamnophilidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The ash-breasted antbird is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The Ash-breasted Antbird faces significant pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its range in the Amazon Basin. As a forest-dependent species that requires intact understory vegetation, it is particularly vulnerable to logging, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development that fragment its continuous forest habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland tropical forests, particularly dense primary and mature secondary forests with thick understory vegetation. Typically found in terra firme forests and occasionally in várzea forests throughout the Amazon Basin, preferring areas with dense ground cover and fallen logs.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and logging
Habitat fragmentation
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Infrastructure development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Ash-breasted Antbird (Myrmoborus lugubris). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/ash-breasted-antbird