About the Dusky Antbird
The dusky antbird or tyrannine antbird is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found from Mexico south through Central America and in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Cercomacroides tyrannina |
| Species Codes | dusant1, DUAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Antbird belong to?
The Dusky Antbird (Cercomacroides tyrannina) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Antbird?
The dusky antbird or tyrannine antbird is a passerine bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found from Mexico south through Central America and in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Dusky Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusant1, or on iNaturalist.
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