Black-hooded Antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi)
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Black-hooded Antshrike

Thamnophilus bridgesi Sclater, PL, 1856

15–17 cmLength27 gWeight

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

Busiest months: March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-hooded Antshrike has been recorded at 27 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica5,477 records
  2. PN Carara – Sendero La MeandricaCosta Rica2,083 records
  3. PN Manuel AntonioCosta Rica1,997 records
More places
  1. PN Corcovado – Sector SirenaCosta Rica1,493 records
  2. Hacienda BaruCosta Rica1,117 records
  3. Esquinas Rainforest LodgeCosta Rica1,095 records
  4. Villa LapasCosta Rica1,036 records
  5. Los CusingosCosta Rica812 records
  6. Bosque del Rio Tigre LodgeCosta Rica576 records
  7. Rio Rincón bridge & environsCosta Rica513 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaPanama

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-hooded antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Black-hooded Antshrike?

The Black-hooded Antshrike is about 15–17 cm long and weighs around 27 g.

Where does the Black-hooded Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Panama.

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

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

Is the Black-hooded Antshrike endangered?

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

What does the Black-hooded Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-hooded Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–17 cm
Weight
27 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
73 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Middle America: Costa Rica and Panama

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-hooded Antshrike

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