How do you identify a Bamboo Antshrike?

The bamboo antshrike is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 28 to 33 g (0.99 to 1.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.

How big is a Bamboo Antshrike?

The Bamboo Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.

Where can you see a Bamboo Antshrike?

The Bamboo Antshrike occurs in 3 countries, including Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.

What birds look similar to a Bamboo Antshrike?

The Bamboo Antshrike is most easily confused with the Fasciated Antshrike.

Is the Bamboo Antshrike endangered?

The Bamboo Antshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Bamboo Antshrike

Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae

Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos · Passeriformes · Rare

The Bamboo Antshrike (Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 3 countries, weighing about 29 g. The bamboo antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

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About the Bamboo Antshrike

The bamboo antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

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How to identify it

The bamboo antshrike is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 28 to 33 g (0.99 to 1.2 oz). This species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. Both sexes have a small crest, a dark brown iris, and a somewhat heavy bill with a hook at the end like true shrikes. Adult males have a black forehead and crown; the rest of their plumage is thin black and white bars. Females have a rufous crown with black tips on the crest feathers. Voice: The bamboo antshrike's song is "a loud, slightly descending series of 8-15 ringing metallic tchink notes". Its calls are "a sharp tchew! note" that is often made in a series, "a thin, dry rattle", and "a whining ewwee?".

Where it lives

Peru Brazil Bolivia

When to see it

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Fasciated AntshrikeCymbilaimus lineatus

Quick questions

How do you identify a Bamboo Antshrike?: The bamboo antshrike is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 28 to 33 g (0.99 to 1.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Bamboo Antshrike?: The Bamboo Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
Where can you see a Bamboo Antshrike?: The Bamboo Antshrike occurs in 3 countries, including Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
What birds look similar to a Bamboo Antshrike?: The Bamboo Antshrike is most easily confused with the Fasciated Antshrike.
Is the Bamboo Antshrike endangered?: The Bamboo Antshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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