Bar-crested Antshrike
NameBar-crested Antshrike
Common NameBar-crested Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus multistriatus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes are heavily barred black and white. Males have a prominent black crest and overall blacker appearance with white barring. Females (as pictured) have a less prominent, often brownish-tinged crest, and finer, more intricate black and white barring throughout, sometimes with a buffy wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, accelerating series of nasal 'caw' notes, often ending in a trill or rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountains of Colombia, with a small population extending into western Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresblack and white barred plumage, crested head, hooked bill, short tail
Description
This medium-sized antshrike is characterized by its striking black and white barred plumage and a distinctive crest. It typically forages for insects in the dense understory and mid-story of montane forests, often moving deliberately through vegetation.
