Upland Antshrike (Thamnophilus aroyae)
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Upland Antshrike

Thamnophilus aroyae (Hellmayr, 1904)

14–15 cmLength20 gWeight

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

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Upland Antshrike has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia77 records
  2. CoroicoBolivia34 records
  3. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia15 records
More places
  1. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia3 records
  2. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

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 upland antshrike (Thamnophilus aroyae) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in the eastern Andes of Bolivia and southeastern Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Upland Antshrike?

The Upland Antshrike is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Upland Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Peru and northwestern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Upland Antshrike?

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

Is the Upland Antshrike endangered?

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

What does the Upland Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Upland Antshrike in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
20 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Peru and northwestern Bolivia

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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Upland Antshrike

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