Spot-winged Antbird

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Spot-winged Antbird (<em>Myrmelastes leucostigma</em>) is a species of Antbirds (<em>Thamnophilidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Spot-winged Antbird (Myrmelastes leucostigma) is a species of Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Myrmelastes; binomial: Myrmelastes leucostigma; authority: (Pelzeln, 1868).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Species formerly assigned to Schistocichla are now assigned to Myrmelastes (Isler et al. 2013).

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