Dusky-throated Antshrike
Thamnomanes ardesiacus
The Dusky-throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 9 countries, weighing about 18 g. The dusky-throated antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Dusky-throated Antshrike
The dusky-throated antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The dusky-throated antshrike is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 16 to 19 g (0.56 to 0.67 oz). Adult males of the nominate subspecies are mostly darkish gray that is lighter on their belly. They sometimes have a small white patch between their scapulars and often some black feathers on their throat. Their wings and tail are darkish gray with small white tips on the tail feathers. Adult females have dark olive-brown upperparts with more rufous wings and tail. Their throat is buff-white and the rest of their underparts pale buffy ochraceous. Subspecies T. a. Voice: The dusky-throated antshrike's song is "a moderately long series of notes...that gradually become shorter, more intense, and rise in pitch before dropping into final raspy note". It has been written as "grr, grr, grr-grr-gee-gee-gee-geegeegeegigigi greeeyr". Its calls include a short "chirr", a "downslurred raspy note" and a "more abrupt, clearer note". Another call is "a sneezing 'tchif!' ".
What the Dusky-throated Antshrike sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Dusky-throated Antshrike can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Dusky-throated Antshrike?
- The dusky-throated antshrike is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 16 to 19 g (0.56 to 0.67 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Dusky-throated Antshrike?
- The Dusky-throated Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Dusky-throated Antshrike?
- The Dusky-throated Antshrike occurs in 9 countries, including Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and Guyana.
- What does a Dusky-throated Antshrike sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Dusky-throated Antshrike on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Dusky-throated Antshrike?
- The Dusky-throated Antshrike is most easily confused with the Cinereous Antshrike, the Bluish-slate Antshrike and the Saturnine Antshrike.
- Is the Dusky-throated Antshrike endangered?
- The Dusky-throated Antshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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