Bamboo Antshrike
NameBamboo Antshrike
Common NameBamboo Antshrike
Scientific NameCymbilaimus sanctaemariae
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)38.5
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes exhibit heavy black and rufous-brown barring across the entire body. The head is rufous-brown with fine black barring, often appearing slightly crested. The back, wings, and tail are strongly barred black and tawny/buff, while the underparts are paler rufous-brown with fine black barring. The bill is stout, hooked, and dark grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of loud, ringing whistles, often described as 'pew-pew-pew' notes that may accelerate and rise in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is restricted to a relatively small geographic range in southwestern Amazonia, including southeastern Peru, northwestern Bolivia, and extreme western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily barred black and rufous-brown plumage, Slightly crested head, Stout, hooked dark bill, Association with bamboo thickets, Loud, ringing whistle calls
Description
The Bamboo Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird characterized by its striking barred plumage and a somewhat crested head. It is typically found foraging for insects within dense bamboo thickets in humid lowland forests of southwestern Amazonia.
