Fasciated Antshrike
NameFasciated Antshrike
Common NameFasciated Antshrike
Scientific NameCymbilaimus lineatus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes are heavily barred black and white over the entire body, including the head, back, wings, and tail. Males tend to have slightly bolder barring and a blacker crown. They possess striking red eyes and a stout, strongly hooked bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive series of loud, ringing whistles, often described as a rapid, accelerating 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee' or 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee'. It also gives various churring and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Fasciated Antshrike is found across the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbold black and white barring, red eyes, stout hooked bill, dense tropical forest habitat, loud whistling song
Description
This striking antshrike is characterized by its bold black and white barring across its entire body, making it highly distinctive. It is typically found foraging for insects and other arthropods in the dense understory and mid-story of tropical lowland forests, moving deliberately through vegetation.
