Rufous-capped Antshrike
NameRufous-capped Antshrike
Common NameRufous-capped Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnophilus ruficapillus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes have a prominent rufous crown. Females, as pictured, have brownish upperparts, a rufous cap, and whitish underparts with distinct dark barring. The tail is also barred with dark and light bands. Males are generally greyer with a rufous cap and less pronounced barring on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of accelerating, often nasal notes, which may end in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Barred underparts (especially females), Barred tail, Stout, hooked bill
Description
This medium-sized antbird is characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and heavily barred underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, often moving deliberately through vegetation.
