Collared Antshrike (Thamnophilus bernardi)
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Collared Antshrike

Thamnophilus bernardi Lesson, RP, 1844

16–18 cmLength34 gWeight

The collared antshrike (Thamnophilus bernardi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January and October–November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Collared Antshrike has been recorded at 14 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador900 records
  2. Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador772 records
  3. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru368 records
More places
  1. Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador320 records
  2. ACP ChaparríPeru318 records
  3. ACP Chaparrí – Chaparrí EcolodgePeru291 records
  4. Reservorio de TinajonesPeru80 records
  5. Ayampe – Estuario del río AyampeEcuador33 records
  6. Humedal La Segua y alrededoresEcuador8 records
  7. Rancho AlemánEcuador8 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeru

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 collared antshrike (Thamnophilus bernardi) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Collared Antshrike?

The Collared Antshrike is about 16–18 cm long and weighs around 34 g.

Where does the Collared Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Collared Antshrike?

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

Is the Collared Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Collared Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Collared Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Collared Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–18 cm
Weight
34 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
64 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

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

Range

South America: western Ecuador and northwestern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnophilus

Other birds in the genus Thamnophilus

Black-backed AntshrikeBlack-backed AntshrikeThamnophilus melanonotusBand-tailed AntshrikeBand-tailed AntshrikeThamnophilus melanothoraxBarred AntshrikeBarred AntshrikeThamnophilus doliatusChapman's AntshrikeChapman's AntshrikeThamnophilus zarumaeBar-crested AntshrikeBar-crested AntshrikeThamnophilus multistriatusLined AntshrikeLined AntshrikeThamnophilus tenuepunctatusChestnut-backed AntshrikeChestnut-backed AntshrikeThamnophilus palliatusBlack-hooded AntshrikeBlack-hooded AntshrikeThamnophilus bridgesiBlack AntshrikeBlack AntshrikeThamnophilus nigricepsCocha AntshrikeCocha AntshrikeThamnophilus praecoxBlackish-grey AntshrikeBlackish-grey AntshrikeThamnophilus nigrocinereusCastelnau's AntshrikeCastelnau's AntshrikeThamnophilus cryptoleucus
Collared Antshrike

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