Amazonian Antshrike
Thamnophilus amazonicus
The Amazonian Antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 9 countries, weighing about 19 g. The Amazonian antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Amazonian Antshrike
The Amazonian antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The Amazonian antshrike is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 17 to 21 g (0.60 to 0.74 oz). Members of genus Thamnophilus are largish members of the antbird family; all have stout bills with a hook like those of true shrikes. This species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. Adult males of the nominate subspecies T. a. amazonicus are black on the center of the forehead and crown; the rest of their head is gray. Their back is mostly black with a gray rump and a hidden white patch between the scapulars. Their wings, scapulars, and wing coverts are black with white spots and edges. Voice: The Amazonian antshrike's song is "a long...uncountable series that typically increases in speed and pitch initially, gradually levels off, then most often descends". The final notes are somewhat variable in quality and volume. One author writes it as "kur kur kur-kur-kur-kur-kur'ke'ke'ke'ke'kahkahkahkah".
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Ecuador.
When to see it
The Amazonian Antshrike can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify an Amazonian Antshrike?
- The Amazonian antshrike is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 17 to 21 g (0.60 to 0.74 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Amazonian Antshrike?
- The Amazonian Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see an Amazonian Antshrike?
- The Amazonian Antshrike occurs in 9 countries, including Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Suriname and Guyana.
- What birds look similar to an Amazonian Antshrike?
- The Amazonian Antshrike is most easily confused with the Lined Antshrike, the Collared Antshrike and the Planalto Slaty Antshrike.
- Is the Amazonian Antshrike endangered?
- The Amazonian Antshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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