About the Dot-winged Antwren
The dot-winged antwren or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Microrhopias quixensis |
| Species Codes | dowant1, DWAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dot-winged Antwren belong to?
The Dot-winged Antwren (Microrhopias quixensis) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dot-winged Antwren?
The dot-winged antwren or velvety antwren is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname....
Where can I report a Dot-winged Antwren sighting?
You can log sightings of Dot-winged Antwren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dowant1, or on iNaturalist.
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