Fasciated Antshrike
Cymbilaimus lineatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusCymbilaimus (Fasciated and Bamboo Antshrikes)
- SpeciesCymbilaimus lineatus (Fasciated Antshrike)
About the Fasciated Antshrike
The fasciated antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Central America from Honduras south and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The fasciated antshrike has three subspecies, the nominate C. l. lineatus (Leach, 1814), C. l. fasciatus (Ridgway, 1884), and C. l. intermedius (Hartert & Goodson, 1917). What is now the bamboo antshrike (C. sanctaemariae) was considered another subspecies of it until the 1980s. The two are the only species in genus Cymbilaimus.
The fasciated antshrike is 17 to 18 cm (6.7 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 35 to 40 g (1.2 to 1.4 oz). This species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. Both sexes of all subspecies have a red iris and a heavy bill with a hook at the end like true shrikes. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a black forehead and crown with a few very thin white bars. The rest of their plumage is thin black and white bars. Females have a rufous crown. Most of the rest of their plumage is thin dark brown and pale yellowish brown bars; their... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fasciated Antshrike in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fasciated Antshrike in Arenal Volcano National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Fasciated Antshrike sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 474 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fasciated Antshrike in Arenal Volcano National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Fasciated Antshrike in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.