Bar-crested Antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus)
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Bar-crested Antshrike

Thamnophilus multistriatus Lafresnaye, 1844

15–16 cmLength28 gWeight

The bar-crested antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: February, May and October–November · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bar-crested Antshrike has been recorded at 85 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia2,858 records
  2. RN Laguna de SonsoColombia1,322 records
  3. Laguna El TabacalColombia1,196 records
More places
  1. Ecoparque Los Alcázares-ArenilloColombia1,142 records
  2. Parque Tematico Cafetero Finca La Pedregoza, San Antonio del TequendamaColombia1,095 records
  3. Quebrada grande san antonio del tequendamaColombia835 records
  4. Represa CameguaduaColombia795 records
  5. Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia753 records
  6. Refugio de las aves - La PiñuelaColombia698 records
  7. Marquetalia – Casco UrbanoColombia664 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 bar-crested antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Bar-crested Antshrike?

The Bar-crested Antshrike is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 28 g.

Where does the Bar-crested Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: western, northwestern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Bar-crested Antshrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, May, October and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Bar-crested Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bar-crested Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Bar-crested Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bar-crested Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
28 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: western, northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnophilus

Other birds in the genus Thamnophilus

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Bar-crested Antshrike

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