About the Ancient Antwren
The ancient antwren is a species of tropical bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is primarily found in terra firme forests of northern Peru and southeastern Ecuador. This species was described in 1998 and named after the American botanist Alwyn Gentry. Habitat loss poses the greatest threat to this species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Herpsilochmus gentryi |
| Species Codes | ancant1, ANAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ancient Antwren belong to?
The Ancient Antwren (Herpsilochmus gentryi) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ancient Antwren?
The ancient antwren is a species of tropical bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is primarily found in terra firme forests of northern Peru and southeastern Ecuador. This species was described in 1998 and named after the American botanist Alwyn Gentry. Habitat loss poses the greatest threat to thi...
Where can I report a Ancient Antwren sighting?
You can log sightings of Ancient Antwren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ancant1, or on iNaturalist.
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