Amazonian Antshrike
Thamnophilus amazonicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus amazonicus (Amazonian Antshrike)
About the Amazonian Antshrike
The Amazonian antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The Amazonian antshrike was described and illustrated by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1858 and given its current binomial name Thamnophilus amazonicus. It has these five subspecies: T. a. cinereiceps Pelzeln, 1868
T. a. divaricatus Mees, 1974 T. a. amazonicus Sclater, PL, 1858 T. a. obscurus Zimmer, JT, 1933 T. a. paraensis Todd, 1927 Subspecies T. a. cinereiceps was originally described as a species and some early twentieth century authors maintained that treatment when others recognized it in its current subspecies status. What is now the northern slaty antshrike subspecies T. punctatus huallagae was for a time included as a subspecies of the Amazonian antshrike.
The Amazonian antshrike is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 17 to 21 g (0.60 to 0.74 oz). Members of genus Thamnophilus are largish members of the antbird family; all have stout bills with a hook like those... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Amazonian Antshrike in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Amazonian Antshrike in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Amazonian Antshrike sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 81 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Amazonian Antshrike in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Amazonian Antshrike in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.