About the Sooty Antbird
The Sooty Antbird (Hafferia fortis) 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 sooant1 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 | Hafferia fortis |
| Species Codes | sooant1, SOAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Antbird belong to?
The Sooty Antbird (Hafferia fortis) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Antbird?
The Sooty 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 Sooty Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sooant1, or on iNaturalist.