Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox)
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Cocha Antshrike

Thamnophilus praecox Zimmer, JT, 1937

16 cmLength30 gWeight

The cocha antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ecuador

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ecuador

Cocha Antshrike has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sani LodgeEcuador501 records
  2. La Selva LodgeEcuador37 records
  3. Sacha LodgeEcuador17 records
More places
  1. Reserva Biológica LimoncochaEcuador16 records
  2. Tiputini Biodiversity StationEcuador1 record
  3. Napo Wildlife CenterEcuador1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 cocha antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Cocha Antshrike?

The Cocha Antshrike is about 16 cm long and weighs around 30 g.

Where does the Cocha Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Cocha Antshrike?

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

Is the Cocha Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cocha Antshrike as Near Threatened.

What does the Cocha Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cocha Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
16 cm
Weight
30 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
75 mm
Tail
64 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnophilus

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Cocha Antshrike

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