Speckled Antshrike (Xenornis setifrons)
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Speckled Antshrike

Xenornis setifrons Chapman, 1924

13–16 cmLength25 gWeight

The speckled antshrike or spiny-faced antshrike (Xenornis setifrons) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Most records: Panama

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Speckled Antshrike has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Los Altos de Cerro AzulPanama2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Panama

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 speckled antshrike or spiny-faced antshrike (Xenornis setifrons) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Colombia and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Speckled Antshrike?

The Speckled Antshrike is about 13–16 cm long and weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Speckled Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Panama.

Is the Speckled Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Speckled Antshrike as Near Threatened.

What does the Speckled Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Speckled Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
13–16 cm
Weight
25 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
70 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Xenornis

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Speckled Antshrike

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