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Herpsilochmus atricapillus

Black-capped Antwren


Herpsilochmus atricapillus

Pelzeln, A, 1868
Tiluchi Plomizo
Chorozinho-de-chapéu-preto
Family: Thamnophilidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


Description: Blackish back, black wings with white edges, black tail with outer tail feathers and white tip, gray underparts. The female has a striated head, olive-colored back, and ochraceous underparts.

Geographic Distribution: North of Salta and southeast of Jujuy.

Habitat: Upper strata in yungas.

Behavior: Active, with a strong and pleasant voice.


Author of this description: Jorge La Grotteria

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Photography ID: 344646
♂  Adult
Samaipata
Departamento de Santa Cruz
Bolivia
07/26/2019
Luis Cesar Tejo



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
95301026/07/2019BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzRefugio Los Volcanes, Samaipata1Luis Cesar Tejo
95298525/07/2019BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzRefugio Los Volcanes, Samaipata1Luis Cesar Tejo
129007003/09/2018BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzRefugio Los Volcanes, SamaipataMarcelo Gavensky
129000802/09/2018BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzRefugio Los Volcanes, SamaipataMarcelo Gavensky
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Related bibliography


Artículo De la Peña, M. R. 1999. Aves Argentinas, Lista y Distribución. 244 págs. LOLA. Buenos Aires.

Artículo Narosky, T. y D. Yzurieta. 2010. Aves de Argentina y Uruguay – Birds of Argentina & Uruguay: Guía de Identificación Edición Total – A Field Guide Total Edition. 16a ed. 427 págs. Vázquez Mazzini Editores. Buenos Aires. Argentina.



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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Black-capped Antwren (Herpsilochmus atricapillus) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 28/09/2026.