Black-tailed Antbird
VU

Black-tailed Antbird

Myrmoborus melanurus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-tailed_antbird

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

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Unknown
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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Black-tailed Antbird classified as Vulnerable?
Black-tailed Antbird is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.
Where does Black-tailed Antbird live?
Black-tailed Antbird occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-tailed Antbird?
The main threats to Black-tailed Antbird are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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