Blackish-gray Antshrike
NameBlackish-gray Antshrike
Common NameBlackish-gray Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus nigrocinereus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly blackish-gray. Females, like the one pictured, have a dark gray to blackish head, with the back, wings, and underparts a rich rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, accelerating series of nasal 'caw' notes, often concluding with a trill or rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Amazon basin, its range includes parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically inhabiting riverine and lowland tropical forests.
Identifying FeaturesSexual dimorphism (males blackish-gray, females rufous-brown with dark head), Stout, hooked bill, Forages in dense forest understory, Distinctive accelerating call
Description
This medium-sized antshrike exhibits strong sexual dimorphism, with males being blackish-gray and females having a dark head and rich rufous-brown plumage. They are typically found foraging for insects in the dense understory of lowland tropical forests, often near water.
