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Giant Antshrike
Batara cinerea (Vieillot, 1819)
27–35 cmLength131 gWeight
The giant antshrike (Batara cinerea) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Giant Antshrike has been recorded at 51 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE IntervalesBrazil747 records
- Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil508 records
- Santo André – Vila de ParanapiacabaBrazil369 records
More places
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina323 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil313 records
- PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil219 records
- Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil211 records
- Salesópolis – Sítio MacuquinhoBrazil196 records
- Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil162 records
- PN CalileguaArgentina140 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 giant antshrike (Batara cinerea) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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Questions
How big is the Giant Antshrike?
The Giant Antshrike is about 27–35 cm long and weighs around 131 g.
Where does the Giant Antshrike live?
Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Amazonia and southeastern. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Giant Antshrike?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Giant Antshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Giant Antshrike as Least Concern.
What does the Giant Antshrike eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Giant Antshrike in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 27–35 cm
- Weight
- 131 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 120 mm
- Tail
- 166 mm
- Bill
- 39 mm
- Tarsus
- 47 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southwestern Amazonia and southeastern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Batara
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