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Cherrie's antwren
Myrmotherula cherriei - Cherrie's antwren (male) , Novo Airão, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
male at Anavilhanas National Park, Novo Airão, Amazonas state, Brazil
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Myrmotherula
Species:
cherriei
Myrmotherula cherriei map.svg

The Cherrie's antwren (Myrmotherula cherriei) is a small bird. It belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, which includes many types of antbirds. This bird lives in the warm, wet forests of South America.

You can find Cherrie's antwren in several countries. These include southern Colombia, Venezuela, northeastern Peru, and northwestern Brazil. It prefers specific types of places to live. These are usually moist lowland forests or dry shrubland areas.

About Cherrie's Antwren

What It Looks Like

Cherrie's antwren is a small bird. Like other antwrens, it is known for its quick movements. It often hops through the lower parts of trees and bushes. It looks for insects to eat.

Where It Lives

This bird makes its home in tropical and subtropical areas. These are places that are warm all year round. Its habitat includes forests that get a lot of rain. It also lives in drier areas with many shrubs. These environments provide plenty of food and shelter for the antwren.

Who Was George Cherrie?

Naming the Bird

Cherrie's antwren is named after an interesting person. His name was George Cherrie. He was an American naturalist, explorer, and adventurer. Naturalists study nature, and explorers travel to new places.

An Adventurous Life

Dr. Cherrie was famous for his travels. He went on many expeditions to study animals and plants. One of his most well-known adventures happened in 1913. He joined former United States President Theodore Roosevelt. They explored a river in the Brazilian Amazon basin. This river was first called the River of Doubt. Later, it was renamed Rio Roosevelt to honor the president.

George Cherrie's work helped people learn more about the natural world. Naming this bird after him was a way to remember his contributions.

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