About Antbirds

Overview

The Antbirds are a family of birds (Latin: Thamnophilidae) within the order Perching Birds (Passerines). Worldwide the family includes about 63 genera and 240 species. Its members are primarily distributed across South America, Middle America. Notable genera include Thamnophilus, Myrmotherula, Herpsilochmus. Passeriformes, the perching birds or songbirds, are by far the largest bird order, with 144 families and about 6,758 species, roughly half of all living birds.

Classification

Family: Thamnophilidae (Antbirds); Order: Perching Birds (Passerines); about 63 genera and 240 species.

Distribution

Primarily across South America, Middle America.