Uniform Antshrike (Thamnophilus unicolor)
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Uniform Antshrike

Thamnophilus unicolor (Sclater, PL, 1859)

14–17 cmLength24 gWeight

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

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Uniform Antshrike has been recorded at 91 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia858 records
  2. Tandayapa Bird LodgeEcuador537 records
  3. Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia479 records
More places
  1. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador445 records
  2. Camino Montezuma – Los CajonesColombia407 records
  3. Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia377 records
  4. Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia369 records
  5. PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia360 records
  6. Refugio Paz de las AvesEcuador352 records
  7. Santa Lucia LodgeEcuador284 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuadorPeru

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 uniform antshrike (Thamnophilus unicolor) 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 Uniform Antshrike?

The Uniform Antshrike is about 14–17 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Uniform Antshrike live?

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

When is the best time to see the Uniform Antshrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Uniform Antshrike endangered?

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

What does the Uniform Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Uniform Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–17 cm
Weight
24 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
62 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: Colombia to central 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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Uniform Antshrike

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