Spot-backed Antshrike
Hypoedaleus guttatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusHypoedaleus
- SpeciesHypoedaleus guttatus (Spot-backed Antshrike)
About the Spot-backed Antshrike
The spot-backed antshrike (Hypoedaleus guttatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The spot-backed antshrike was described by the French ornithologist Louis Pierre Vieillot in 1816 and given the binomial name Thamnophilus guttatus. The genus Hypoedaleus was erected by the German ornithologists Jean Cabanis and Ferdinand Heine in 1860 with the spot-backed antshrike as the type species. The name of the genus is from the Ancient Greek hupoidaleos meaning "somewhat swollen". The specific epithet is from the Latin guttatus meaning "spotted" or "speckled".
The spot-backed antshrike is the only member of genus Hypoedaleus and it has no subspecies. The spot-backed antshrike is a large antbird, 20 to 21 cm (7.9 to 8.3 in) long. The species exhibits slight sexual dimorphism. Both sexes have a short, heavy, gray bill with a hook at the end like true shrikes. Adult males have a black crown, nape, and upperparts spotted with white and a brownish black tail with white bars. Their throat and breast are white and their sides pale gray. Their... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spot-backed Antshrike in Itatiaia 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 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spot-backed Antshrike in Itatiaia National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-backed Antshrike sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spot-backed Antshrike in Itatiaia National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Spot-backed Antshrike in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.