Black-throated Antshrike
NameBlack-throated Antshrike
Common NameBlack-throated Antshrike
Scientific NameFrederickena unduligera
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe male Black-throated Antshrike is largely blackish, with a contrasting black throat and breast, and prominent red eyes. The back and wings may show faint barring. The female is rufous overall with fine black barring and also possesses red eyes. The individual in the image appears to be a male.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, accelerating series of 'whup' notes, which often concludes with a trill or a few drawn-out notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the western Amazon basin, primarily distributed across eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featureslarge size for an antshrike, stout, hooked bill, red eyes, male all blackish with black throat, female rufous with barring
Description
A large, stout antshrike found in humid lowland forests of the Amazon basin. Males are predominantly blackish with a black throat and striking red eyes, while females exhibit rufous plumage. They typically forage in dense undergrowth, often in pairs, searching for insects.
