Mouse-colored Antshrike
NameMouse-colored Antshrike
Common NameMouse-colored Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus murinus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsMales are uniformly dark grey, with a slightly paler belly and faint dusky barring on the wings. Females are similar but often have a brownish wash on the back and wings, and a rufous crown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of short, sharp, churring notes that often accelerate into a rapid trill or rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is widely distributed across the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Uniform drab grey plumage (males), Short, stout bill, Understory forest habitat, Distinctive churring call
Description
The Mouse-colored Antshrike is a small, drab grey antbird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It typically forages for insects, often moving deliberately through dense vegetation, usually singly or in pairs.
