Bamboo Antshrike (Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae)
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Bamboo Antshrike

Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae Gyldenstolpe, 1941

16–17 cmLength29 gWeight

The bamboo antshrike (Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia

Bamboo Antshrike has been recorded at 25 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Manu BiolodgePeru685 records
  2. Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil300 records
  3. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru264 records
More places
  1. Amazonía LodgePeru256 records
  2. Pantiacolla LodgePeru134 records
  3. Tambopata Research CenterPeru133 records
  4. Jardín de Colibries y Mirador Pico de HozPeru127 records
  5. Explorer's InnPeru106 records
  6. Reserva Ecologica GuadalupePeru89 records
  7. Chuncho LodgePeru72 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBrazilBolivia

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 bamboo antshrike (Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Bamboo Antshrike?

The Bamboo Antshrike is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Bamboo Antshrike live?

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

When is the best time to see the Bamboo Antshrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bamboo Antshrike endangered?

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

What does the Bamboo Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bamboo Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–17 cm
Weight
29 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
71 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: southwestern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Cymbilaimus

Other birds in the genus Cymbilaimus

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Bamboo Antshrike

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