Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus)
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Lined Antshrike

Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus Lafresnaye, 1853

15–16 cmLength23 gWeight

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

Busiest months: March and November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March and November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Lined Antshrike has been recorded at 27 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador2,489 records
  2. Sumaco RoadEcuador789 records
  3. Wayra ReserveEcuador375 records
More places
  1. Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru356 records
  2. Reserva MaycuEcuador193 records
  3. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru148 records
  4. Copalinga LodgeEcuador125 records
  5. Vereda CampucanaColombia110 records
  6. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru107 records
  7. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador48 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeruColombia

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 lined antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) is a 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 Lined Antshrike?

The Lined Antshrike is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Lined Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Colombia to northeastern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Lined Antshrike?

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

Is the Lined Antshrike endangered?

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

What does the Lined Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Lined Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–16 cm
Weight
23 g
Habitat
Towns & farmland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
62 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central Colombia to northeastern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnophilus

Other birds in the genus Thamnophilus

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Lined Antshrike

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