About the Chestnut-tailed Antbird
The Chestnut-tailed Antbird (Sciaphylax hemimelaena) is a species of bird in the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 238 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chtant2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Sciaphylax hemimelaena |
| Species Codes | chtant2, CTAN, SCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-tailed Antbird belong to?
The Chestnut-tailed Antbird (Sciaphylax hemimelaena) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-tailed Antbird?
The Chestnut-tailed Antbird is a member of the Typical Antbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-tailed Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-tailed Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chtant2, or on iNaturalist.