Saturnine Antshrike
NameSaturnine Antshrike
Common NameSaturnine Antshrike
Scientific NameThamnomanes saturninus
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales are dark gray with a slightly paler belly and a concealed white interscapular patch. Females are duller, brownish-gray above with a rufous wash on the underparts, particularly on the flanks and vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes that often accelerate into a trill, as well as soft 'peep' or 'tew' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin, primarily in Brazil, extending into southeastern Peru and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDull gray (male) or brownish-gray with rufous wash (female) plumage, Small, hooked bill, Understory forest inhabitant, Often in mixed-species flocks
Description
This medium-sized antshrike inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests. It is often observed foraging for insects in mixed-species flocks, moving deliberately through dense vegetation.
