About the Natterer's Slaty Antshrike
Natterer's slaty antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.
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Natterer's slaty antshrike is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 19 to 22 g (0.67 to 0.78 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 have a black forehead with gray spots and a black crown. Their back is mixed black and gray with a hidden white patch between their scapulars. Their face is gray. Their wings and wing coverts are black with white spots and edges. Voice: The song of Natterer's slaty antshrike is a "series of level, nasal notes, starting slowly, but accelerating to a level, bouncing rattle (3-4 sec)". Its calls include "short and long 'caw' notes" and an "abrupt growl".
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Where the Natterer's Slaty Antshrike lives
When to see the Natterer's Slaty Antshrike
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Blackish-grey AntshrikeThamnophilus nigrocinereusThe blackish-grey antshrike is 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 28 to 32 g (0.99 to 1.1 oz).
Castelnau's AntshrikeThamnophilus cryptoleucusCastelnau's antshrike is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 30 to 35 g (1.1 to 1.2 oz).
Chapman's AntshrikeThamnophilus zarumaeChapman's antshrike is 14 to 15.5 cm (5.5 to 6.1 in) long and weighs about 22 g (0.78 oz).
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