Black-tailed Antbird
Myrmoborus melanurus
The black-tailed antbird is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thamnophilidae
Genus
Myrmoborus
Black-tailed Antbird belongs to the family Thamnophilidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The black-tailed antbird is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
The Black-tailed Antbird faces significant pressure from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range. Agricultural expansion, logging, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate suitable forest habitats, while the species' specialized foraging behavior and dependence on intact forest understory make it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits the understory of humid lowland tropical forests, particularly dense primary and mature secondary forests with thick undergrowth. Typically found in terra firme forests and occasionally in várzea forests, preferring areas with dense vegetation cover below 500m elevation.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and forest clearing
Habitat fragmentation
Infrastructure development
Logging and timber extraction
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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). Black-tailed Antbird (Myrmoborus melanurus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/black-tailed-antbird