White-shouldered Antshrike
Thamnophilus aethiops
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
- GenusThamnophilus (Typical Antshrikes)
- SpeciesThamnophilus aethiops (White-shouldered Antshrike)
About the White-shouldered Antshrike
The white-shouldered antshrike (Thamnophilus aethiops) is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The white-shouldered antshrike was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1858 and given the binomial name Thamnophilus aethiops. It, the uniform antshrike (T. unicolor), and the upland antshrike (T. aroyae) form a superspecies or are sister species.
The white-shouldered antshrike has these 10 subspecies: Several of the subspecies are separated by rivers in the Amazon Basin and authors have suggested that they might represent individual species. The white-shouldered antshrike is 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 23 to 30 g (0.81 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 significant sexual dimorphism. Adult males of the nominate subspecies T. a. aethiops are mostly black. They have a few white spots on their wing's lesser coverts and the bend of the wing, white underwing... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-shouldered Antshrike in Madidi National Park
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Upland Antshrike
Thamnophilus aroyae
Plain-winged Antshrike
Thamnophilus schistaceus
Chestnut-backed Antshrike
Thamnophilus palliatus
Barred Antshrike
Thamnophilus doliatus
Variable Antshrike
Thamnophilus caerulescens
Rufous-capped Antshrike
Thamnophilus ruficapillus
Amazonian Antshrike
Thamnophilus amazonicus
Chestnut-tailed Antbird
Myrmeciza hemimelaena
Black-faced Antbird
Myrmoborus myotherinus
Great Antshrike
Taraba major
Plain Antvireo
Dysithamnus mentalis
Black-throated Antbird
Myrmeciza atrothorax
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 | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 8 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 9 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 10 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 11 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 12 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-shouldered Antshrike in Madidi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-shouldered Antshrike sighting in Madidi National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-shouldered Antshrike in Madidi National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for White-shouldered Antshrike in Madidi National Park in our monthly data.