Amazonian Antshrike
NameAmazonian Antshrike
Common NameAmazonian Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus amazonicus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark gray head, back, and underparts. Their wings are black with two prominent white wing-bars and white edging on the tertials. The tail is black with distinct white tips on the outer rectrices. Females are rufous-brown overall with darker brown wings and rufous wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of accelerating, rising 'hah' notes, often concluding with a trill. It also produces a sharp 'chup' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Amazon basin, including eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, western and central Brazil, southern Colombia, southern Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesSexual dimorphism (gray male with white wing/tail markings, rufous-brown female), Stout, slightly hooked bill, Male's prominent white wing-bars and white tail tips, Behavior of foraging in forest understory and mid-story
Description
The Amazonian Antshrike is a small antbird found in the Amazon basin. Males are predominantly gray with striking white markings on their wings and tail, while females are rufous-brown. They typically forage for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid lowland forests.
