Bar-crested Antshrike
Thamnophilus multistriatus
The Bar-crested Antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus) is a uncommon antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found only in Colombia, weighing about 28 g. The bar-crested antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Bar-crested Antshrike
The bar-crested antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The bar-crested antshrike is 15 to 16.5 cm (5.9 to 6.5 in) long and weighs 21 to 23 g (0.74 to 0.81 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 marked sexual dimorphism though both sexes have a crest. Adult males of the nominate subspecies T. m. multistriatus are almost entirely plumaged with alternating black and white bars, including their crest. The exception is their face and throat, which are streaked black and white. Voice: The bar-crested antshrike's song is "much like Barred Antshrike but lazier with marked acceleration at end; typically 6-10 notes, dū, dü dü dü du du-du-da'da".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Bar-crested Antshrike can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bar-crested Antshrike?
- The bar-crested antshrike is 15 to 16.5 cm (5.9 to 6.5 in) long and weighs 21 to 23 g (0.74 to 0.81 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bar-crested Antshrike?
- The Bar-crested Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Bar-crested Antshrike?
- The Bar-crested Antshrike is endemic to Colombia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Bar-crested Antshrike?
- The Bar-crested Antshrike is most easily confused with the Black-crowned Antshrike, the Variable Antshrike and the Black-hooded Antshrike.
- Is the Bar-crested Antshrike endangered?
- The Bar-crested Antshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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