Black-hooded Antshrike
NameBlack-hooded Antshrike
Common NameBlack-hooded Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus bridgesi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with small white spots on the wing coverts. Females have a black hood, rufous-brown upperparts, and paler, often buffy, underparts.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive series of accelerating, ringing notes, often described as a churring or rattling trill, which may end with a sharp 'chup' or 'chick' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and extreme western Panama, typically found in humid lowland and foothill forests.
Identifying FeaturesMales are entirely black with white wing spots, Females have a black hood and rufous-brown body, Stocky build with a relatively short tail, Found in dense undergrowth of specific Central American range
Description
The Black-hooded Antshrike is a medium-sized antbird with a stocky build, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of its Central American habitat. Males are entirely black with distinctive white wing spots, while females exhibit a rufous-brown body with a contrasting black hood. They are known for their characteristic accelerating vocalizations.
