Blackish-gray Antshrike
Thamnophilus nigrocinereus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus nigrocinereus (Blackish-gray Antshrike)
About the Blackish-gray Antshrike
The blackish-grey antshrike (Thamnophilus nigrocinereus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana and Venezuela. The blackish-grey antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1855 and given the binomial name Thamnophilus nigrocinereus. It has these five subspecies:
T. n. cinereoniger Pelzeln, 1868 T. n. kulczynskii (Domaniewski & Stolzmann, 1922) T. n. nigrocinereus Sclater, PL, 1855 T. n. tschudii Pelzeln, 1868 T. n. huberi Snethlage, E, 1907 Some authors treated Castelnau's antshrike (T. cryptoleucus) as a subspecies of the blackish-grey antshrike, but that approach was not widely accepted. They are now considered sister species. Some authors suggest that some of the current subspecies might be better treated as species.
The blackish-grey antshrike is 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 28 to 32 g (0.99 to 1.1 oz). Members of genus Thamnophilus are largish members of the antbird family; all have stout bills with a hook like those of true shrikes. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism. Adult males... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blackish-gray Antshrike in Anavilhanas National 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 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blackish-gray Antshrike in Anavilhanas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Blackish-gray Antshrike sighting in Anavilhanas National Park, based on 82 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blackish-gray Antshrike in Anavilhanas National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Blackish-gray Antshrike in Anavilhanas National Park in our monthly data.