Bluish-slate Antshrike (Thamnomanes schistogynus)
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Bluish-slate Antshrike

Thamnomanes schistogynus Hellmayr, 1911

14–14 cmLength17 gWeight

The bluish-slate antshrike (Thamnomanes schistogynus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

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

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bluish-slate Antshrike has been recorded at 35 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru580 records
  2. Manu BiolodgePeru554 records
  3. Amazonía LodgePeru532 records
More places
  1. Explorer's InnPeru337 records
  2. Tambopata Research CenterPeru292 records
  3. Pantiacolla LodgePeru280 records
  4. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru258 records
  5. Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil203 records
  6. Manu Birding LodgePeru135 records
  7. Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru131 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 bluish-slate antshrike (Thamnomanes schistogynus) 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 Bluish-slate Antshrike?

The Bluish-slate Antshrike is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Bluish-slate Antshrike live?

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

When is the best time to see the Bluish-slate Antshrike?

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

Is the Bluish-slate Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bluish-slate Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Bluish-slate Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bluish-slate Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–14 cm
Weight
17 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
68 mm
Tail
62 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

South America: central Peru and southwestern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnomanes

Other birds in the genus Thamnomanes

Dusky-throated AntshrikeDusky-throated AntshrikeThamnomanes ardesiacusSaturnine AntshrikeSaturnine AntshrikeThamnomanes saturninusCinereous AntshrikeCinereous AntshrikeThamnomanes caesiusRufous-rumped AntwrenRufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinotaChestnut-shouldered AntwrenChestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralisYellow-rumped AntwrenYellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpeiAsh-winged AntwrenAsh-winged AntwrenEuchrepomis spodioptilaWing-banded AntbirdWing-banded AntbirdMyrmornis torquataSpot-winged AntshrikeSpot-winged AntshrikePygiptila stellarisRusset AntshrikeRusset AntshrikeThamnistes anabatinus
Bluish-slate Antshrike

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