About the Zimmer's Antbird
The northern chestnut-tailed antbird, or Zimmer's antbird, is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Sciaphylax castanea |
| Species Codes | zimant1, ZIAN, NCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Zimmer's Antbird belong to?
The Zimmer's Antbird (Sciaphylax castanea) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Zimmer's Antbird?
The northern chestnut-tailed antbird, or Zimmer's antbird, is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Zimmer's Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Zimmer's Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code zimant1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
238
Species in Family
8
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