Glossy Antshrike
Sakesphorus luctuosus
The Glossy Antshrike (Sakesphorus luctuosus) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found only in Brazil, weighing about 31 g. The glossy antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the Glossy Antshrike
The glossy antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
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How to identify it
The glossy antshrike is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 27 to 33 g (0.95 to 1.2 oz). This species exhibits minor sexual dimorphism, and both sexes have a shaggy crest. Adult males are almost entirely black. Their lower back, rump, lower belly, and crissum are dark gray. Some white is mostly concealed under their scapulars and the tips of their tail feathers are white. The amount of white varies somewhat across the species' range. Adult females are almost like males but with a deep chestnut-brown forehead and crest. Voice: The glossy antshrike's song is a "short, accelerating series of 10-15 high, nasal 'ah' notes". It also makes "a slowly repeated series of downslurred whistles", "soft and raspy 'caw' notes". a "long downslurred whistle", and a "shorter downslurred whistle that immediately becomes a short rattle".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Glossy Antshrike?
- The glossy antshrike is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 27 to 33 g (0.95 to 1.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Glossy Antshrike?
- The Glossy Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Glossy Antshrike?
- The Glossy Antshrike is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Glossy Antshrike?
- The Glossy Antshrike is most easily confused with the Black-crested Antshrike.
- Is the Glossy Antshrike endangered?
- The Glossy Antshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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