Rufous-capped Antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus)
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Rufous-capped Antshrike

Thamnophilus ruficapillus Vieillot, 1816

15–17 cmLength20 gWeight

The rufous-capped antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil

Rufous-capped Antshrike has been recorded at 143 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Paso Centurión – ÁreaUruguay375 records
  2. PE IntervalesBrazil322 records
  3. Reserva Natural Playa PeninoUruguay315 records
More places
  1. PN Otamendi / Ciervo De Los PantanosArgentina276 records
  2. Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil262 records
  3. CeibasArgentina210 records
  4. PE do JuqueryBrazil208 records
  5. Reserva HuemboPeru201 records
  6. PN Otamendi/Ciervo De Los Pantanos – Camino Islas MalvinasArgentina167 records
  7. Parque Federal Campo San JuanArgentina162 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaUruguayBrazilPeruBoliviaParaguay

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 rufous-capped antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-capped Antshrike?

The Rufous-capped Antshrike is about 15–17 cm long and weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Rufous-capped Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: southwestern, southeastern. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-capped Antshrike?

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

Is the Rufous-capped Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-capped Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-capped Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-capped Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
15–17 cm
Weight
20 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

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

Range

South America: southwestern, southeastern

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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Rufous-capped Antshrike

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