Streak-backed Antshrike (Thamnophilus insignis)
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Streak-backed Antshrike

Thamnophilus insignis Salvin & Godman, 1884

16–17 cmLength25 gWeight

The streak-backed antshrike (Thamnophilus insignis) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Most records: Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Streak-backed 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. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela37 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Venezuela

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 streak-backed antshrike (Thamnophilus insignis) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Streak-backed Antshrike?

The Streak-backed Antshrike is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Streak-backed Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.

Is the Streak-backed Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Streak-backed Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Streak-backed Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Streak-backed Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–17 cm
Weight
25 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
69 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central Amazonia

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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Streak-backed Antshrike

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