White-bearded Antshrike
Biatas nigropectus
The White-bearded Antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a rare antbirds, antshrikes, antwrens, and antvireo found in 2 countries, weighing about 42 g. The white-bearded antshrike is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
About the White-bearded Antshrike
The white-bearded antshrike is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Argentina and Brazil.
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How to identify it
The white-bearded antshrike is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long. This species exhibits some sexual dimorphism, and both sexes have a crest. Adult males have a black forehead, crown, and upper nape. The black of the crown extends down to the lores and eyes except for a faint white line through the eye. Their chin and the rest of their face are white that becomes pale buff around the lower nape. Their upperparts are reddish yellow-brown and their wings and tail are rufous. Their lower throat and breast are black and the rest of their underparts clay-colored. Voice: The white-bearded antshrike's song is a "slow series of 6-8 mournful, yet melodious notes, first rising, then lowering in pitch at the end". In the Argentina study, only two males were seen singing spontaneously and many males but few females sang in response to recordings. The species' call is "a complaining downslurred note" that is doubled or repeated in a longer series.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-bearded Antshrike?
- The white-bearded antshrike is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-bearded Antshrike?
- The White-bearded Antshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 42 g.
- Where can you see a White-bearded Antshrike?
- The White-bearded Antshrike occurs in 2 countries, including Brazil and Argentina.
- What birds look similar to a White-bearded Antshrike?
- The White-bearded Antshrike is most easily confused with the Castelnau's Antshrike, the Rufous-throated Antbird and the Todd's Antwren.
- Is the White-bearded Antshrike endangered?
- The White-bearded Antshrike is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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