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Pectoral antwren

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Herpsilochmus

Higher classification
  
Herpsilochmus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Thamnophilidae

Scientific name
  
Herpsilochmus pectoralis

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Herpsilochmus, Caatinga antwren, Narrow‑billed antwren, Ash‑throated antwren, Orange‑bellied antwren

The pectoral antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is endemic to north east Brazil.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is locally common within its range, but has a highly fragmented distribution. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Pectoral antwren Wikipedia