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The upland antshrike is 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long and weighs about 20 g (0.71 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 have medium gray upperparts with a blacker crown and a hidden white patch between their scapulars. Their wings are black or brownish black and their wing coverts have white tips. Their tail is black or brownish black with white tips on all but the central pair of feathers. Voice: The upland antshrike's song is "a fast-paced, accelerating series of nasal notes, ending in a downslurred terminal note...wur wur-wur-wur-wur'rrrr". Its calls include "high whines; a drawn-out, modulated, throaty, descending caw aarrrr; and a mewing awww".
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When to see the Upland Antshrike
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Where to see the Upland Antshrike
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About the Upland Antshrike
The upland antshrike is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in the eastern Andes of Bolivia and southeastern Peru.
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Easily confused with
Cocha AntshrikeThamnophilus praecoxThe cocha antshrike is about 16 cm (6.3 in) long.
Band-tailed AntshrikeThamnophilus melanothoraxThe band-tailed antshrike is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long; one individual weighed 31 g (1.1 oz).
Streak-backed AntshrikeThamnophilus insignisThe streak-backed antshrike is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 22 to 30 g (0.78 to 1.1 oz).
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