Rufous-capped Antshrike
Thamnophilus ruficapillus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus ruficapillus (Rufous-capped Antshrike)
About the Rufous-capped Antshrike
The rufous-capped antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
The rufous-capped antshrike was described by the French ornithologist Louis Pierre Vieillot in 1816 and given its current binomial name Thamnophilus ruficapillus. It and the rufous-winged antshrike (T. torquatus) are sister species. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society is considering a proposal to lump them as a single species.
In addition to the possibility of the lump, the rufous-capped antshrike's taxonomy is further unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee and the Clements taxonomy assign it these five subspecies: Thamnophilus ruficapillus jaczewskii Domaniewski, 1925
Thamnophilus ruficapillus marcapatae Hellmayr, 1912 Thamnophilus ruficapillus subfasciatus Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1876 Thamnophilus ruficapillus cochabambae (Chapman, 1921) Thamnophilus ruficapillus ruficapillus Vieillot, 1816
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Recent sightings of Rufous-capped Antshrike in Iguaçu 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 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 8 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-capped Antshrike in Iguaçu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-capped Antshrike sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-capped Antshrike in Iguaçu National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-capped Antshrike in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.