Chestnut-shouldered antwren facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chestnut-shouldered antwren |
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Euchrepomis
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humeralis
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Terenura humeralis |
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The chestnut-shouldered antwren (Euchrepomis humeralis) is a small bird that mainly eats insects. It belongs to the antbird family, called Thamnophilidae. You can find this bird in parts of Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and western Brazil. It lives in warm, wet lowland forests.
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About This Bird
The chestnut-shouldered antwren is known for its unique look. It has a special patch of color on its shoulders, which gives it its name. These birds are usually found in the middle and upper parts of trees. They move quickly through the leaves as they search for food.
Where Does It Live?
This bird prefers to live in tropical and subtropical forests. These forests are often very green and have a lot of rain. The antwren likes areas with dense trees and plants. This helps it hide from predators and find plenty of insects to eat.
Countries Where It's Found
You can spot the chestnut-shouldered antwren in several South American countries. These include the northwestern parts of Bolivia, most of Peru, and Ecuador. It also lives in the western regions of Brazil. These areas are all part of the large Amazon rainforest system.
What Does It Eat?
Like other antwrens, this bird is an insectivore. This means its main diet is insects. It uses its sharp beak to catch small bugs and spiders. It often hunts alone or in pairs. Sometimes, it joins mixed groups of birds that forage together.
Discovery and Naming
The chestnut-shouldered antwren was first officially described in 1880. Two English bird experts, Philip Sclater and Osbert Salvin, gave it its first scientific name, Terenura humeralis. Later, in 2012, scientists decided to place it in a new genus called Euchrepomis. This new name helps group it with birds that are more closely related.
Images for kids
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A drawing of the chestnut-shouldered antwren.
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Map showing where the chestnut-shouldered antwren lives.
