White-shouldered Antshrike
Thamnophilus aethiops Sclater, PL, 1858
15–17 cmLength26 gWeight
The white-shouldered antshrike (Thamnophilus aethiops) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".
Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Brazil
White-shouldered Antshrike has been recorded at 69 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador229 records
- Secret Forest LodgePeru157 records
- Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador152 records
More places
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru147 records
- Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil123 records
- Parque Ecológico de GunmaBrazil93 records
- Explorer's InnPeru82 records
- Jardim da AmazôniaBrazil71 records
- Reserva MaycuEcuador66 records
- Refugio Amazonas LodgePeru60 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 white-shouldered antshrike (Thamnophilus aethiops) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the White-shouldered Antshrike?
The White-shouldered Antshrike is about 15–17 cm long and weighs around 26 g.
Where does the White-shouldered Antshrike live?
Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Ecuador and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the White-shouldered Antshrike?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the White-shouldered Antshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-shouldered Antshrike as Least Concern.
What does the White-shouldered Antshrike eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the White-shouldered Antshrike in?
It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–17 cm
- Weight
- 26 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 72 mm
- Tail
- 59 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Amazonia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Antbirds Thamnophilidae
- Genus
- Thamnophilus
Other birds in the genus Thamnophilus
Collared AntshrikeThamnophilus bernardi
Black-backed AntshrikeThamnophilus melanonotus
Band-tailed AntshrikeThamnophilus melanothorax
Barred AntshrikeThamnophilus doliatus
Chapman's AntshrikeThamnophilus zarumae
Bar-crested AntshrikeThamnophilus multistriatus
Lined AntshrikeThamnophilus tenuepunctatus
Chestnut-backed AntshrikeThamnophilus palliatus
Black-hooded AntshrikeThamnophilus bridgesi
Black AntshrikeThamnophilus nigriceps
Cocha AntshrikeThamnophilus praecox
Blackish-grey AntshrikeThamnophilus nigrocinereus
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