Collared Antshrike
NameCollared Antshrike
Common NameCollared Antshrike
Scientific NameSakesphorus bernardi
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have a prominent black crest, black face, and a broad white collar extending from the nape to the sides of the neck. The back and wings are rufous-brown with two white wing-bars, and underparts are white. Females have a rufous crown and less extensive black on the face.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of accelerating, ringing notes, often described as 'chup-chup-chup-chup-chup-trrrrrr', ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying Featuresprominent black crest, broad white collar, rufous-brown back, white underparts, two white wing-bars
Description
This striking antshrike is characterized by its prominent black crest and a distinctive white collar. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and shrubbery, often in pairs, searching for insects and other arthropods.
