Black-backed Antshrike (Thamnophilus melanonotus)
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Black-backed Antshrike

Thamnophilus melanonotus Sclater, PL, 1855

15–16 cmLength26 gWeight

The black-backed antshrike (Thamnophilus melanonotus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-backed Antshrike has been recorded at 16 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva GairamaColombia527 records
  2. El Consejo de Ciruma – Parque Ecoturistico Ojo de AguaVenezuela181 records
  3. MincaColombia135 records
More places
  1. Posada Siete MaresVenezuela73 records
  2. SFF Los Flamencos – Resguardo Perratpu/Boca de CamaronesColombia52 records
  3. SFF Los Flamencos – Ciénaga del Navío QuebradoColombia42 records
  4. Sierra de San Luis – Caserio de AcuriguaVenezuela37 records
  5. Hotel MincaColombia23 records
  6. PN Henri Pittier – Estacion Rancho GrandeVenezuela6 records
  7. Palermo – Camino Km 4Colombia6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaVenezuela

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 black-backed antshrike (Thamnophilus melanonotus) 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 Black-backed Antshrike?

The Black-backed Antshrike is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Black-backed Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Colombia and Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Black-backed Antshrike?

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

Is the Black-backed Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-backed Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Black-backed Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-backed Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: northern Colombia and Venezuela

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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Black-backed Antshrike

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