Spot-backed antwren facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spot-backed antwren |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus: | Herpsilochmus |
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H. dorsimaculatus
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| Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus Pelzeln, 1868
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The spot-backed antwren (Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus) is a small bird. It belongs to the Thamnophilidae family, which includes many antbirds. This bird is known for its unique markings. You can find it in parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
About the Spot-Backed Antwren
The spot-backed antwren is a type of bird that lives in forests. It gets its name from the spots on its back. These spots help it blend in with its surroundings. This bird is quite small, like many antwrens.
Where Does It Live?
This bird prefers warm, wet places. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. This means it lives in forests that are not too high up. These forests are usually very green and full of life. They have lots of trees and plants. The antwren finds its food and builds its nest in these areas.
How Was It Discovered?
The spot-backed antwren was first described in 1868. An Austrian bird expert named August von Pelzeln gave it its scientific name. This name is Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus. A scientific name helps scientists around the world know exactly which species they are talking about. It's like a unique code for each animal.
See also
In Spanish: Tiluchí dorsimanchado para niños
 | Audre Lorde |
 | John Berry Meachum |
 | Ferdinand Lee Barnett |
