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Glossy Antshrike
Sakesphorus luctuosus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)
17 cmLength31 gWeight
The glossy antshrike (Sakesphorus luctuosus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Glossy Antshrike has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil507 records
- RPPN Canguçu e entornoBrazil239 records
- Cristalino Lodge – entorno do LodgeBrazil150 records
More places
- Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil137 records
- Jardim da AmazôniaBrazil95 records
- São Félix do Xingu – listas históricasBrazil66 records
- Cristalino Lodge – Torre 2 e trilhaBrazil35 records
- Cristalino Lodge – Torre 1Brazil4 records
- Poconé – Rio Pixaim e arredoresBrazil3 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 glossy antshrike (Sakesphorus luctuosus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Glossy Antshrike?
The Glossy Antshrike is about 17 cm long and weighs around 31 g.
Where does the Glossy Antshrike live?
Its breeding range: South America: central, eastern Amazonian Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Glossy Antshrike?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and September (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Glossy Antshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Glossy Antshrike as Least Concern.
What does the Glossy Antshrike eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Glossy Antshrike in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17 cm
- Weight
- 31 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 79 mm
- Tail
- 65 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central, eastern Amazonian Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Sakesphorus
Other birds in the genus Sakesphorus
Black-crested AntshrikeSakesphorus canadensis
Rufous-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis callinota
Chestnut-shouldered AntwrenEuchrepomis humeralis
Yellow-rumped AntwrenEuchrepomis sharpei
Ash-winged AntwrenEuchrepomis spodioptila
Wing-banded AntbirdMyrmornis torquata
Spot-winged AntshrikePygiptila stellaris
Russet AntshrikeThamnistes anabatinus
Rufescent AntshrikeThamnistes rufescens
Dot-winged AntwrenMicrorhopias quixensis
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