Blackish-grey Antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus)
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Blackish-grey Antshrike

Thamnophilus nigrocinereus Sclater, PL, 1855

15–17 cmLength30 gWeight

The blackish-grey antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: March · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Blackish-grey Antshrike has been recorded at 11 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia451 records
  2. Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia98 records
  3. San José del Guaviare – Buena VistaColombia74 records
More places
  1. Hato La Aurora – Ecolodge Juan SolitoColombia25 records
  2. Senda BocatomaColombia22 records
  3. Finca Villa NiceColombia21 records
  4. El Jaguar ProAves reserveColombia12 records
  5. Bosque BavariaColombia6 records
  6. Pueblo NuevoColombia2 records
  7. Comunidad SabanitasColombia1 record

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 blackish-grey antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Blackish-grey Antshrike?

The Blackish-grey Antshrike is about 15–17 cm long and weighs around 30 g.

Where does the Blackish-grey Antshrike live?

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

When is the best time to see the Blackish-grey Antshrike?

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

Is the Blackish-grey Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Blackish-grey Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Blackish-grey Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Blackish-grey Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–17 cm
Weight
30 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnophilus

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Blackish-grey Antshrike

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