Amazonian Antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus)
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Amazonian Antshrike

Thamnophilus amazonicus Sclater, PL, 1858

14–15 cmLength19 gWeight

The Amazonian antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Most records: Colombia, Brazil, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Amazonian Antshrike has been recorded at 74 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jardim da AmazôniaBrazil324 records
  2. Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia309 records
  3. Comunidad SabanitasColombia280 records
More places
  1. Senda BocatomaColombia275 records
  2. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil269 records
  3. Águila Arpía ProAves ReserveColombia198 records
  4. El Jaguar ProAves reserveColombia172 records
  5. RPPN Canguçu e entornoBrazil168 records
  6. Tahuayo LodgePeru129 records
  7. Parque Ecológico de GunmaBrazil112 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaBrazilPeruSurinameGuyanaBoliviaFrench GuianaVenezuela

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Amazonian antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Amazonian Antshrike?

The Amazonian Antshrike is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Amazonian Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Brazil and Peru.

Is the Amazonian Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Amazonian Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Amazonian Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Amazonian Antshrike in?

It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
59 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnophilus

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Amazonian Antshrike

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